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S’Korea accuses DeepSeek of unlawfully transferring users data

South Korea’s data protection authority has accused Chinese AI company DeepSeek of unlawfully transferring user data without proper consent. The Personal Information Protection Commission stated that after DeepSeek launched its app in South Korea in January 2025, it transferred users’ personal data to entities in China and the United States. In February, South Korea halted […]

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South Korea’s data protection authority has accused Chinese AI company DeepSeek of unlawfully transferring user data without proper consent.

The Personal Information Protection Commission stated that after DeepSeek launched its app in South Korea in January 2025, it transferred users’ personal data to entities in China and the United States.

In February, South Korea halted new downloads of the DeepSeek app for failing to meet data protection regulations.

The PIPC revealed that DeepSeek had transferred AI prompt content, as well as device and network information, to Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co. Ltd. without obtaining user consent.

On April 10, DeepSeek ceased transmitting AI prompt content, claiming the data transfer was aimed at improving the user experience.

The PIPC has instructed DeepSeek to delete the previously transferred AI prompt content and create a legal framework for overseas data transfers to ensure compliance with South Korea’s data protection laws.

DeepSeek has not yet responded to requests for comment.