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Cole446 t1_j236i4n wrote

Aka "we just let communist china spy on government phones for 2-3 years before taking action"

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PillowWillow007 t1_j23w1gq wrote

Nope. This is just codifying an already existing general practice within the government.

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MistaHazard t1_j24b3n1 wrote

Should have been codified years ago. Lacking a firm policy prohibiting known foreign spyware is negligent. “General practice” is inexcusable.

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Envect t1_j250uam wrote

Haven't you seen all this completely organic bitching about the TikTok ban? Clearly real, actual Americans hate the idea. Look at all the trustworthy comments saying as much!

I do appreciate that the preferred angle of attack is expanding privacy protections though. Even if they get their way, we'll still be better off.

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AccomplishedMeow t1_j24ogcc wrote

-posted on Reddit.

People often forget we are just another global social media company.

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