Mamdani reverses NYC’s government TikTok ban

(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is lifting a three-year-old ban on the popular video-sharing platform TikTok from city government devices set by his predecessor, Eric Adams.

The New York City Cyber Command, which manages the government’s computer systems, announced the policy change in a memo that framed the move as an effort to improve digital communication with the public.

“The Mamdani administration is committed to using every tool in our toolbox to communicate with New Yorkers,” the agency wrote. “At a moment when people are turning to city government for information about free services, emergency situations, upcoming events, and more, we want to open up new avenues of communication with the public and help deliver the information New Yorkers need.”

Under new rules for TikTok use, city agencies must dedicate separate devices for the app that can’t contain sensitive financial or taxpayer data or connect to internal computer systems, the agency said.

City Hall departments and agencies will...