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South Korea Orders DeepSeek to Remove Illegally Transferred User Data

The Personal Information Protection Commission has issued corrective recommendations after DeepSeek's unauthorized data transfers to China and the U.S. during its South Korean launch.

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Overview

  • South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission found that DeepSeek transferred user personal data and AI prompt content to companies in China and the U.S. without user consent.
  • DeepSeek launched its service in South Korea on January 15, 2025, but the app was suspended by mid-February for failing to comply with privacy regulations.
  • The company sent sensitive user information, including AI prompts, to Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co. Ltd., a Chinese firm linked to ByteDance, to purportedly improve user experience.
  • On April 10, 2025, DeepSeek blocked further transfers of AI prompt data to Beijing Volcano Engine following regulatory scrutiny.
  • The commission has directed DeepSeek to delete previously transferred data, establish a legal framework for overseas data transfers, and address gaps in its privacy policy.