EO 14352
Saving TikTok While Protecting National Security
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Summary
This executive order approves a qualified divestiture plan for TikTok's U.S. operations under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. Under the framework agreement, a new U.S.-based joint venture will operate TikTok with majority U.S. ownership, with ByteDance retaining less than 20% ownership, and extends the enforcement deadline to December 16, 2025.
Key Points
- 1Approves a divestiture framework where TikTok's U.S. operations will be operated by a newly created joint venture based in the United States
- 2Requires the new joint venture to be majority-owned and controlled by U.S. persons, with ByteDance Ltd. and affiliates owning less than 20% and having no operational control
- 3The plan includes safeguards for data protection and national security, with governance by a new board of directors subject to interagency oversight
- 4Extends the enforcement deadline of the foreign adversary controlled applications law until December 16, 2025, following previous extensions from January to June to September
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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