Bill > H3375

This bill requires all state agencies, departments, and political subdivisions (including schools and higher education institutions) to prohibit government-owned electronic devices from accessing and using websites and applications that pose potential cybersecurity and infrastructure threats, with a specific focus on TikTok and other Chinese-owned applications. The Department of Administration will be responsible for developing and implementing procedures to secure state electronic systems from these threats and can provide assistance to other agencies upon request. The bill broadly defines "electronic device" to include computers, cellular telephones, and any computer-like instruments that can access electronic communication, remote computing, or location information services. The legislation would take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval, aiming to protect government technology infrastructure from potential foreign and domestic cybersecurity risks by restricting access to certain digital platforms deemed potentially threatening.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3375&session=126&summary=B