TikTok is facing a hefty fine from the Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) for past shortcomings in protecting the privacy of younger users. The DPC, which is the lead privacy regulator for Big Tech companies in Europe, has fined TikTok 345 million euros ($500 million CAD) following a two-year investigation into its compliance with privacy rules. Experts suggest that the privacy ruling from the DPC in Ireland could have implications for Canadian regulators and young people using TikTok in Canada. It is worth noting that the DPC has been criticized for not moving fast enough in its investigations into Big Tech companies. Sources:– Ireland’s Data Protection Commission: https://dataprotection.ie/en/news-media/press-releases/dpc-concludes-investigation-tiktok– CBC News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/tiktok-fine-google-apple-facebook-amazon-1.6321511– European Data Protection Board: https://edpb.europa.eu/press-news/press-news/news/2021/more-action-needed-protect-children-online-statement-chair-edpb_en

Source: CBC News September 16, 2023 22:04 UTC