Ohio Code 125.183 – Applications prohibited on state networks and devices
(A) As used in this section:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 125.183
- Internet: means the international computer network of both federal and nonfederal interoperable packet switched data networks, including the graphical subnetwork known as the world wide web. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
- state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
(1) “Covered application” means all of the following:
(a) The TikTok application and service or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance limited or an entity owned by ByteDance limited;
(b) The WeChat application and service or any successor application or service developed or provided by Tencent holdings limited or an entity owned by Tencent holdings limited;
(c) Any application or service owned by an entity located in China, including QQ International (QQi), Qzone, Weibo, Xiao HongShu, Zhihu, Meituan, Toutiao, Alipay, Xiami Music, Tiantian Music, DingTalkfDing Ding, Douban, RenRen, Youku/Tudou, Little Red Book, and Zhihu.
(2) “State agency” means every organized body, office, or agency established by the laws of this state for the exercise of any function of state government, other than any state-supported institution of higher education, the courts, or any judicial agency. “State agency” includes the general assembly, any legislative agency, and the capitol square review and advisory board.
(B) Subject to division (C) of this section, the state chief information officer shall do all of the following:
(1) Require state agencies immediately to remove any covered application from all equipment they own or lease;
(2) Prohibit all of the following on equipment owned or leased by a state agency:
(a) The downloading, installation, or use of a covered application;
(b) The downloading, installation, or use of a covered application using an internet connection provided by a state agency;
(c) The downloading, installation, or use of a covered application by any officer, employee, or contractor of a state agency.
(3) Require state agencies to take measures to prevent the downloading, installation, or use of a covered application as described in division (B)(2) of this section.
(C) Division (B) of this section shall include exceptions to allow a qualified person to download, install, or use a covered application for law enforcement or security purposes, so long as the person takes appropriate measures to mitigate the security risks involved in doing so.
Last updated August 28, 2023 at 4:21 PM