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If a child under the applicable minimum age is using Canva, their account may be terminated and their data may have been collected without the legally required parental consent, creating both privacy risks and compliance issues.
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If a child under the applicable minimum age is using Canva, their account may be terminated and their data may have been collected without the legally required parental consent, creating both privacy risks and compliance issues.
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