Sans legislation to protect users from online exploitation, TikTok Canada assures parents that youth safety is a top priority. But as it relies on young people to tell the truth about their age, the armour has holes, says an expert. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published Aug. 28, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/28/How-Safe-Is-TikTok-Youth/

How Safe Is TikTok for Youth

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