#TikTok was in court today to overturn a U.S. law that would force the video app to divorce from its China-based parent company or be banned.

#TikTok was in court today to overturn a U.S. law that would force the video app to divorce from its China-based parent company or be banned.

It’s the latest development in a lengthy saga over the app that many politicians in Washington fear is a security risk.

But why is TikTok controversial?

Here’s a quick rundown of reads from #cybersecurity, #socialmedia and legal experts:

https://theconversation.com/tiktok-ban-goes-to-the-court-5-essential-reads-on-the-case-and-its-consequences-239160
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