TikTok hit with $500M fine in Europe for past failings safeguarding youth privacy

TikTok was handed a large fine from a regulator in Europe for past shortcomings in protecting the privacy of younger users, a development that experts say could have implications for Canadian regulators and young people using the popular platform here.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/tiktok-canada-privacy-younger-users-1.6968536?cmp=rss

Iran's security forces briefly detain Mahsa Amini's father on anniversary of her death

The father of Mahsa Amini was briefly detained on Saturday, human rights groups said, amid a heavy security force presence on the first anniversary of his daughter's death in Iranian police custody that sparked months of anti-government protests.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iran-mahsa-amini-death-anniversary-1.6969145?cmp=rss

In story and song, artists keep world's eyes on Mahsa Amini and the plight of Iran's women

Artists in Canada and around the world are helping to keep the plight of women and minorities in Iran alive, a year after the death Mahsa Amini.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/artists-in-iran-1.6967329?cmp=rss