Results: US will ban WeChat and TikTok downloads on Sunday
Published on 09/19/2020
The Commerce Department plans to restrict access to TikTok and WeChat on Sunday as the Trump administration's executive orders against the two apps are set to take effect. While users who have already downloaded the apps may be able to continue using the software, the restrictions mean updated versions of the apps cannot be downloaded.
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Do you use either of the two apps?
TikTok
9%
268 votes
WeChat
4%
126 votes
Not Applicable
89%
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Some critics question why he is targeting an app such as TikTok that is largely used by teenagers, but experts said that the data the app gathers on its users threatened US security. Do you ever get worried about the personal information some apps might collect from you? Yes
51%
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No
13%
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Undecided
10%
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Not Applicable
27%
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Do you think the government should be able to control what apps Apple store and Google store offer? Yes
23%
711 votes
No
36%
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Undecided
41%
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Are you worried about the precedent that this sets, as the government may ban other apps they don't agree with? Yes
46%
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No
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Undecided
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