Italy's Data Watchdog Targets DeepSeek Over Privacy Concerns

CosmicTaco · 2025-01-29T11:41:31.827466+05:30

- Italy's Data Protection Authority investigates DeepSeek for potential GDPR violations, questioning data handling practices. - Complaint filed by Euroconsumers highlights risks to millions of Italians' personal data, demands clarity on data collection and usage. - DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, faces scrutiny over its privacy policies and data transfer practices to China. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/28/italy-sends-first-data-watchdog-request-to-deepseek-the-data-of-millions-of-italians-is-at-risk/)

Italy's Data Protection Authority investigates DeepSeek for potential GDPR violations, questioning data handling practices.
Complaint filed by Euroconsumers highlights risks to millions of Italians' personal data, demands clarity on data collection and usage.
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, faces scrutiny over its privacy policies and data transfer practices to China.

Source: TechCrunch