A new report from Canada’s privacy watchdogs says TikTok collected the personal and potentially sensitive information of “a large number” of Canadian children.

The joint investigation , conducted by the privacy commissioners of Canada, British Columbia, Quebec, and Alberta, assessed TikTok’s collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for targeted ads and personalized content, particularly for children.

“TikTok was collecting and using the personal information of children with no legitimate need or bona fide interest.”

The investigators found that TikTok had “inadequate measures” to keep children off the platform, which were limited to a voluntary age gate and human moderation. These were “largely ineffective,” according to the investigation report , even though TikTok has a

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