The U.S. Appeals Court will hear oral arguments regarding the TikTok ban case on December 14th, following months of legal battles and negotiations.

The controversy began when the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) prompted the Commerce Department to issue a ban on TikTok downloads, citing national security concerns. The ban was subsequently blocked by a U.S. District Judge in September.

Key developments:

• ByteDance (TikTok's parent company) has proposed multiple solutions, including creating TikTok Global, owned by Oracle, Walmart, and U.S. investors
• Communication with the U.S. government reportedly ceased after the election
• U.S. District Judge Wendy Beetlestone blocked additional restrictions on TikTok's U.S. operations
• The app continues to operate normally in the United States

The December 14th hearing will determine whether the government has the authority to ban apps from operating in the U.S. While the Trump administration pushed for the ban, the incoming Biden administration has also expressed concerns about TikTok's data collection practices and its access to over 100 million young Americans.

The proposed Oracle/Walmart deal would address data security concerns by:

• Creating TikTok Global as a U.S. entity
• Managing data for users in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
• Implementing stricter data protection measures

Based on current developments, experts expect the judge to maintain the original decision blocking the Commerce Department order, likely preventing a TikTok ban on December 14th.

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