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Chinese apps could face subpoenas or bans under Biden order: Report

US officials share many of the concerns Trump cited in his order banning TikTok

Biden’s position on Trump’s order has been closely watched by Wall Street and Capitol Hill, where lawmakers from both parties have called for a strong stance against China over issues ranging from trade to human rights.
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Karen Freifeld | Reuters
US President Joe Biden’s executive order aimed at safeguarding Americans’ sensitive data would force some Chinese apps to take tougher measures to protect private information if they want to remain in the country’s market, according to people familiar with the matter.
 
The goal is to keep foreign adversaries like China and Russia from gaining access to large amounts of personal and proprietary business information. The US Department of Commerce may issue subpoenas to collect information about certain smartphone, tablet and desktop computer software applications. Then the agency may negotiate conditions for their use in the United States or ban the