TikTok collected ‘vast amounts’ of children's data, Canadian investigation reveals
A Canadian investigation revealed that TikTok's safeguards for young users were insufficient, leading to the collection of sensitive data from underage children for targeted advertising. Despite a ban on users under 13, many accessed the platform, prompting concerns about privacy and potential harm. TikTok has pledged to improve age verification and data usage transparency, though it disagrees with some findings.
A Canadian investigation revealed that TikTok's safeguards for young users were insufficient, leading to the collection of sensitive data from underage children for targeted advertising. Despite a ban on users under 13, many accessed the platform, prompting concerns about privacy and potential harm. TikTok has pledged to improve age verification and data usage transparency, though it disagrees with some findings.
