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GREATER VICTORIA STUDENT VOICE: The hidden cost of free apps

A privacy report found TikTok collected personal information from a large number of Canadian children, while governments weigh new limits on social media use.

The regular use of social media affects users in manners we are only beginning to understand. From its addictive design to its mental health consequences, young people in particular have long been warned to be cautious in using social media. The risks extend beyond mental health, however, with data privacy presenting another layer to the issue. In 2025, federal and provincial privacy commissioners found social media giant TikTok had collected th…

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Goldstream News Gazette broke the news on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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