Privacy Commissioners' Report gives plenty of cause for
concern
Kids are more online than ever. What used to be a way to conduct
research, keep up with friends, and play the occasional game has
transformed into a virtual world that is at the centre of life for
many kids. Nearly three-quarters of Canadian teens, and many
children under the age of 13, use social media.
Data-driven advertising is how social media companies make their
money – but how much do you know about the data they collect,
and the way they use it? How much do kids know?
On September 23, 2025, Offices of Privacy Commissioners for
Canada, British Columbia, Québec, and Alberta published the
results of a joint investigation focused on TikTok, one of the most
widely used social media platforms among Canadian teens and
children.1 The investigation was conducted with the
ultimate goal of creating "a safer, more transparent online
environment for children," and gives us a glimpse into the
vast realm
