The Canadian government has allowed the Chinese social network TikTok to continue operating in the country, reversing its previous decision.
This was announced in Ottawa by Canadian Minister of Economic Development Melanie Joly.
“The Canadian government has completed its security review of TikTok's investment in Canada under the Investment Act and has decided to approve the investment, subject to TikTok complying with legally binding conditions,” Joly said.
According to her, this decision “will protect Canadian jobs by allowing TikTok to maintain a physical presence in Canada and commit to investing in the local cultural sector.”
“This decision was made after a thorough review of the information and evidence gathered, including recommendations from security and intelligence agencies and other government partners,” the minister emphasized.
She said that TikTok had agreed to improve the protection of users' personal data in Canada, introduce new practices regarding minors, and ensure the transparency of its processes.