The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says federal employees may download the TikTok app on government devices, according to reporting from multiple outlets. The DOJ statement addresses how TikTok should be treated under U.S. government device-use rules and clarifies that the app is not universally barred on government systems. While the DOJ position allows downloads, the reporting indicates that employees and agencies are still expected to follow applicable federal cybersecurity and information-handling requirements for government devices. The guidance comes amid ongoing scrutiny of TikTok’s data practices and concerns raised by U.S. officials about potential risks linked to foreign ownership and software behavior. Different agencies have taken varying approaches to restrictions and permissions over time, and the DOJ communication is presented as a specific update to federal practice rather than a broad statement applicable to all circumstances. Overall, the reporting centers on the DOJ’s determination that TikTok can be installed on government devices, subject to existing safeguards and procedures.