ITS News - May 2024
TikTok
The debate over banning TikTok involves complex issues surrounding national security, data privacy, and the influence of foreign ownership, with proponents of a ban citing risks of data sharing with the Chinese government and potential harms to young users from addictive content. On the other hand, arguments against banning emphasize the importance of preserving a platform that promotes creativity and expression, warning that a ban could curb social and economic opportunities and potentially lead to governmental overreach, affecting other digital services. Instead of bans, enhanced regulation and transparent data protection measures are advocated to address security concerns without stifling the platform’s benefits and global reach.
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Whats New at ITS
Throughout the month, IT Services will be transitioning to a new Credit Card processing company. We expect this to be seamless but we wanted to let you know just in case there were issues.
