US Justice Department Rules TikTok Can Be Used on Government Devices
The US Department of Justice has ruled that the restructured TikTok US business is no longer subject to the government device ban. This legal compliance confirmation alleviates compliance risk concerns for major brands advertising on TikTok.
What are the key facts?
- 1Ruling Date: July 18, 2026
- 2Core Background: TikTok US data security joint venture (TikTok USDS) operates independently
- 3Ownership Structure: US investors hold 80.1%
What happened?
The US Department of Justice has ruled that the TikTok version operated by TikTok USDS is no longer subject to the government device ban. This joint venture is 80.1% controlled by US investors and has undergone independent modifications in data security and algorithms. This ruling marks official recognition of TikTok's compliance in the US market, reducing platform risks for e-commerce advertisers.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
With reduced compliance risks on the platform, brands can confidently increase their advertising investments and long-term strategies on TikTok.