China's DeepSeek under data-protection probe by Croatian watchdog
By Matthew Newman ( May 12, 2025, 12:01 GMT | Insight) -- Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek is under investigation by Croatia’s privacy watchdog for possible violations of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, the agency's director said today. The move follows an investigation opened by Ireland's data protection authority as pressure grows from consumer groups concerned about what data is collected, how it is processed and where it is stored.Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek is under investigation by Croatia’s privacy watchdog for possible violations of EU data protection rules, an official said....
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