News Summary

A joint investigation by Canada’s privacy commissioners has revealed that TikTok collected sensitive personal information from a large number of Canadian children, citing inadequate age verification measures. The platform’s practices were found to be inappropriate as TikTok gathered data without a legitimate need, including biometric data such as facial and voice information. Although TikTok has committed to updating its privacy policies and age assurance mechanisms, concerns remain about the platform’s potential to share user data with the Chinese government.