Further Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay
Extends Enforcement Delay for TikTok and Similar Apps
What it does
The Justice Department must pause enforcement of the Act until September 17, 2025, and the Attorney General must issue guidance and no-liability letters to providers.
Real-world impact
- Pauses enforcement and penalties under the Act through September 17, 2025.
- App providers will receive letters saying they have no liability for past conduct.
- Attorney General will block state or private attempts to enforce the Act.
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Summary
This order extends a pause on enforcing the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act for TikTok and similar apps until September 17, 2025. During this time, the Justice Department will not bring enforcement actions or impose penalties for distributing, maintaining, or updating foreign-adversary-controlled applications.
The Attorney General must issue written guidance and send letters to app providers saying there is no liability for past conduct, and must defend the Executive Branch’s exclusive authority to enforce the law, citing national security interests.
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