Erich Andersen, the US-based general counsel for TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance Ltd., is said to be stepping down from his role. The news was announced by TikTok in a statement on Friday, with Andersen’s departure slated for June.
Andersen was a pivotal figure in assuaging US governmental concerns regarding the company’s connections to China, which had been deemed a potential national security risk. While relinquishing his current role, he will continue his association with the company, retaining the title of “special counsel”.
The timing of this event is noteworthy as President Joe Biden recently signed into law a legislation that challenges the future of TikTok operating in the US, directly requiring ByteDance to…
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