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Claiming — without offering evidence — that TikTok’s national security risks are so severe that they can’t even be shared with the public means citizens are essentially being told they can continue using the app but at their own risk. (Unsplash)

If TikTok poses a grave threat to national security, why are Canadians told they can keep using it?

Canadians are told that they’re free to use the products of a company that has been publicly shamed and accused of representing a serious national security threat. What should the public take away?
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‘Facebook probably knows I sell drugs’ – how young people’s digital footprints can threaten their future prospects

The global trade in data means minor drug dealing by 16-year-olds on social media could hurt their ability to get a job, house or insurance in their 30s.
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Six big digital trends to watch in 2022

2021 was another unpredictable year and there’s no sign of life returning to normal just yet – but here are the digital trends you can expect in 2022.

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