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DeepSeek's data practices trigger regulatory action in South Korea

By Jenny Lee ( April 24, 2025, 04:27 GMT | Insight) -- DeepSeek has been urged by South Korea's privacy watchdog to delete user data transferred overseas without proper consent, marking the first major regulatory action against the Chinese AI service provider globally. In an announcement today, the Personal Information Protection Commission confirmed that its preliminary inspection revealed a series of privacy lapses, including unauthorized cross-border data transfers and insufficient safeguards for user data. If the company fails to accept the PIPC's recommendations, the regulator said it may consider launching a formal investigation or take other measures.DeepSeek has been urged by South Korea's privacy watchdog to delete user data transferred overseas without proper consent, marking the first major regulatory action against the Chinese AI service provider globally....

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