North Carolina S408 prohibits the use of TikTok and WeChat on government devices and during state-funded programs.

North Carolina S408 prohibits state and local government employees, contractors, and participants in state-funded programs from downloading, using, or accessing TikTok and WeChat on government-issued devices or during participation in state-funded programs. The bill also requires the removal of these applications from government devices within 30 days of enactment. However, it allows prosecutorial and law enforcement agencies to access these applications for official purposes. The Departments of Information Technology and Public Safety must develop guidelines for such access by March 1, 2025.

North Carolina S408 prohibits the use of TikTok and WeChat on government devices and during state-funded programs.

North Carolina S408 prohibits state and local government employees, contractors, and participants in state-funded programs from downloading, using, or accessing TikTok and WeChat on government-issued devices or during participation in state-funded programs. The bill also requires the removal of these applications from government devices within 30 days of enactment. However, it allows prosecutorial and law enforcement agencies to access these applications for official purposes. The Departments of Information Technology and Public Safety must develop guidelines for such access by March 1, 2025.