South Korea says DeepSeek transferred user data to China and the U.S. without consent
- South Korea's data protection agency found that DeepSeek sent users' personal information and AI prompts to servers in China without obtaining consent.
- DeepSeek told the agency that the transfer of data to Beijing Volcano Engine Technology was meant to improve user experience, but it blocked the transfer of AI prompt content from April 10.
- The agency ordered DeepSeek to remove transferred AI prompt content from Volcano Engine's servers and establish a legal basis for transferring personal information abroad.
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Chinese FM responds to S.Korea's claim that DeepSeek transfers user data abroad without consent, says it opposes politicization of economic, tech issues
In response to a question regarding South Korea's claim that DeepSeek transfers user data abroad without user consent, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that he was not aware of the specific situation mentioned by the reporter. However, he said he must emphasize that the Chinese government places high importance on data privacy and security and strictly upholds legal safeguards in this regard.
South Korea Says DeepSeek Transferred User Data, Prompts Without Consent
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