Citizens of Canada have deemed TikTok's prohibition measures and protections against children's…

Citizens of Canada have deemed TikTok’s prohibition measures and protections against children’s personal data to be…found inadequate. A collaborative probe from the office of Canada’s privacy commissioner, Philippe Dufresne, and privacy protection authorities in Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta shows that there are hundreds of thousands of children in Canada each year who find themselves using TikTok, whether the platform likes it or not, with a self-imposed tag that states “not intended for users under the age of 13” ¹ ².

Findings of the Probe
– *Inadequate Age Assurance*: Methods for a block-on-children and protection of personal information were found lacking at TikTok.
– *Personal Data Collection and Use* : The minors’ personal information was collected and used for targeting content and ads that might have negative impacts such as fostering negative body images or fostering early sexualization.
– *Lack of Transparency*: The privacy policies of TikTok are very few, and people find it difficult to access them.

Tik-Tok’s Commitments:
In keeping with the investigation’s findings, TikTok promises to:
– *Enhance Age -Assurance Methods*: To deter underage individuals from accessing the…