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Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) — Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd.
February 15, 2025 · South Korea · AI / Technology
DeepSeek temporarily suspended its application service in Korea as of February 15, 2025, following a recommendation from the PIPC to enhance compliance with the Personal Information Protection Act. This action was taken after the PIPC's analysis identified issues with third-party data transfers and insufficient transparency in DeepSeek's privacy policy.
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