US EditionIrish Watchdog Opens New GDPR Probe Into TikTok Data Transfers to China
IRELAND, JUL 10 – The Irish Data Protection Commission launched a new probe after TikTok admitted storing limited European Economic Area user data in China, following a €530 million fine in May 2025.
- On July 10, 2025, the Irish Data Protection Commission opened a new inquiry into TikTok's transfer of European user data to servers in China.
- This probe comes after TikTok revealed in April 2025 that a small amount of European user information was stored on Chinese servers, contradicting its previous statements.
- The inquiry aims to assess whether TikTok complied with GDPR obligations and lawfully implemented safeguards for transferring data outside the EU.
- In May 2025, TikTok was penalized 530 million euros by the Data Protection Commission for privacy violations, but the company denies any misconduct and intends to challenge the ruling.
- The fresh investigation underscores ongoing EU concerns about TikTok’s data practices and the potential security risks posed by transferring user information to China.
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