OTTAWA - Federal and provincial privacy authorities are set to announce the findings of their investigation into TikTok today. A news conference will be held in Ottawa at 1 p.m. E.T. to discuss the results of the inquiry, which began in 2023.

The investigation focused on whether TikTok adheres to Canadian privacy laws. Authorities examined if the platform is obtaining "valid and meaningful" consent for the collection, use, and sharing of personal information. They also assessed TikTok's compliance with transparency requirements and how its privacy practices affect children and young users.

This scrutiny follows the federal government's decision last year to dissolve TikTok's Canadian operations. This action was taken after a national security review of ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok. Concerns regarding privacy and safety have been prevalent due to Chinese national security laws that require domestic companies to assist in intelligence operations.

The results of this investigation could have significant implications for TikTok's operations in Canada and may influence future regulations regarding data privacy and security.