Berlin's data protection commissioner has alerted Apple and Google about violations by DeepSeek related to the transfer of German user data to China.
DeepSeek's Accusations of Privacy Violations
According to Meike Kamp, Berlin's Commissioner for Data Protection, DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, is accused of illegal transfers of user data to China. DeepSeek has not been able to convincingly demonstrate that German users' data in China is protected to a level equivalent to that of the European Union.
German Authorities' Demands to Apple and Google
Berlin authorities demanded that Apple and Google review or potentially remove DeepSeek's applications in Germany due to privacy violations. The Data Protection office insists on ensuring user data protection equivalent to EU levels.
Impact on the Cryptocurrency Market
No substantial impact on major cryptocurrencies such as ETH and BTC has been reported so far. The incident primarily concerns regulatory compliance rather than market security disruptions.
This incident highlights the growing need for compliance with data privacy standards for international tech companies operating in Europe.
