Social media short-form video giant TikTok is under investigation in Canada over its use and collection of users' personal information.
On Thursday, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada announced it was launching a joint probe into the platform, alongside provincial privacy authorities from Quebec, British Columbia and Alberta.
Whether valid and meaningful consent is being obtained for the collection, use and disclosure of users' personal information; andThe team of privacy commissioners note that a significant portion of TikTok's users are younger, and they feel there is a heightened importance to protecting children's privacy.
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