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NYC Lifts TikTok Ban for Government Use Under Guidelines

4/3/2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reversing the city's ban on TikTok for government use, allowing agency use under strict guidelines.
The decision follows a deal that made TikTok majority-owned by non-Chinese investors.
Agencies must assign staff and devices for TikTok use and create accounts with agency-managed credentials.
A NYC Cyber Command memo emphasizes using all available tools to connect with the public.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reversing the city's ban on TikTok for government use, allowing agency use under strict guidelines.
The decision follows a deal that made TikTok majority-owned by non-Chinese investors.
Agencies must assign staff and devices for TikTok use and create accounts with agency-managed credentials.
A NYC Cyber Command memo emphasizes using all available tools to connect with the public.