AsianFin -- TikTok is preparing to shut down its app for U.S. users on Sunday, according to a report from The Information, as a potential federal ban on the platform may take effect unless blocked by the Supreme Court.
If TikTok disables access for U.S. users, the action would go beyond the scope of the law, which only mandates a ban on new TikTok downloads from the Apple and Google app stores. Existing users would still be able to use the app for a period of time.
Under TikTok's proposed plan, users attempting to open the app would see a pop-up message directing them to a website with further information on the ban. Additionally, the company intends to offer users the option to download their data, allowing them to retain a record of their personal information.
Both TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, have not yet responded to Reuters' request for comment.
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