TikTok child data protection inadequate, Canadian privacy officials say
SEPT 24 - TikTok's efforts to stop children using the app and protect their personal data have been inadequate, a Canadian investigation has found. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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A Canadian investigation has found TikTok's efforts to protect children's data and prevent underage use are inadequate. Despite the platform stating it's not for those under 13, hundreds of thousands of Canadian children use it annually, leading to the collection of sensitive personal information used for targeted marketing.
- TikTok collected sensitive personal information from "a large number" of Canadian children for online marketing and content targeting.
- The investigation was led by Canada's privacy commissioner, Philippe Dufresne, and privacy protection officials.
- TikTok has agreed to enhance measures to stop children from using the platform and to clarify data usage, although it disputes some of the findings.
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