Canadian privacy regulators find TikTok's child protection measures inadequate in joint investigation
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A joint investigation by Canadian privacy authorities (Privacy Commissioner of Canada and counterparts in Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta) into TikTok has found inadequate measures to prevent children from accessing the platform and to stop the collection and use of children's sensitive personal information for profiling and targeted advertising. The investigation raises significant privacy concerns regarding the protection of minors' data on the popular video-sharing platform.
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The investigation highlights privacy concerns related to the collection and use of children's personal information.
September 23, 2025 – Ottawa, ON
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