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Yahoo
05-05-2025
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- Yahoo
TikTok fined €530m by Irish regulator over data transfer violations
TikTok has been fined €530m ($598.8m) by the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) of Ireland for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in relation to the transfer of user data from the European Economic Area (EEA) to China. The DPC's Inquiry revealed that TikTok had infringed upon GDPR rules by transferring EEA user data to China without adequate protection and failing to clearly inform users about these transfers. In addition to the financial penalty, the DPC has ordered TikTok to overhaul its data processing operations to ensure compliance with GDPR standards within a six-month period. Should TikTok fail to align its practices with the regulatory requirements within this timeframe, the DPC has mandated a suspension of the company's data transfers to China. DPC Deputy Commissioner Graham Doyle said: 'The GDPR requires that the high level of protection provided within the European Union continues where personal data is transferred to other countries. 'TikTok's personal data transfers to China infringed the GDPR because TikTok failed to verify, guarantee and demonstrate that the personal data of EEA users, remotely accessed by staff in China, was afforded a level of protection essentially equivalent to that guaranteed within the EU. 'As a result of TikTok's failure to undertake the necessary assessments, TikTok did not address potential access by Chinese authorities to EEA personal data under Chinese anti-terrorism, counter-espionage and other laws identified by TikTok as materially diverging from EU standards.' TikTok expressed its disagreement with the findings, stating its intention to appeal. The company was cited by Reuters as saying in a statement: 'This ruling risks setting a precedent with far-reaching consequences for companies and entire industries across Europe that operate on a global scale.' The company said it has adhered to the EU's legal framework, using standard contractual clauses to regulate and restrict remote access. TikTok, which is owned by China-based Bytedance, maintains that it has never received or complied with requests for EU user data from Chinese authorities. However, the DPC discovered that TikTok had stored some EU user data on servers in China, which was only disclosed last month and has since been deleted. Doyle added: 'The DPC is taking these recent developments regarding the storage of EEA User Data on servers in China very seriously. 'Whilst TikTok has informed the DPC that the data has now been deleted, we are considering what further regulatory action may be warranted, in consultation with our peer EU Data Protection Authorities.' Recently, Reuters reported that TikTok plans to build its first data centre in Finland, with an investment of €1bn. "TikTok fined €530m by Irish regulator over data transfer violations" was originally created and published by Verdict, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
TikTok fined £452million for breaching EU privacy rules by sending data to China
TikTok denied it stored European users' data in China during the DPC investigation NOT FINE TikTok fined £452million for breaching EU privacy rules by sending data to China TIKTOK has been fined £452million for breaching EU privacy rules by sending data to China. The video-sharing app was also rapped for not being clear with its users on where their information was transferred. The Irish Data Protection Commission ordered the platform — owned by China-based ByteDance — to comply with EU rules within six months. DPC deputy commissioner Graham Doyle said TikTok failed to verify that data held was adequately protected. He said TikTok had not addressed possible access under Chinese 'anti- terrorism, counter-espionage and other laws'. TikTok denied it stored European users' data in China during the DPC investigation. But then it admitting in February a limited amount had been. Mr Doyle said: 'The DPC is taking these recent developments regarding the storage of EEA User Data on servers in China very seriously. 'Whilst TikTok has informed the DPC that the data has now been deleted, we are considering what further regulatory action may be warranted, in consultation with our peer EU Data Protection Authorities.' The DPC will publish the full decision and further related information in due course. TikTok ban deadline extended by Trump as Walmart 'considers buying app' after bids by Oracle and Amazon
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
TikTok fined £452million for breaching EU privacy rules by sending data to China
TIKTOK has been fined £452million for breaching EU privacy rules by sending data to China. The video-sharing app was also rapped for not being clear with its users on where their information was transferred. Advertisement The Irish Data Protection Commission ordered the platform — owned by China-based ByteDance — to comply with EU rules within six months. DPC deputy commissioner Graham Doyle said TikTok failed to verify that data held was adequately protected. He said TikTok had not addressed possible access under Chinese 'anti- terrorism, counter-espionage and other laws'. TikTok denied it stored European users' data in China during the DPC investigation. Advertisement Read More on Tech But then it admitting in February a limited amount had been. Mr Doyle said: 'The DPC is taking these recent developments regarding the storage of EEA User Data on servers in China very seriously. 'Whilst TikTok has informed the DPC that the data has now been deleted, we are considering what further regulatory action may be warranted, in consultation with our peer EU Data Protection Authorities.' The DPC will publish the full decision and further related information in due course. Advertisement Most read in Tech TikTok ban deadline extended by Trump as Walmart 'considers buying app' after bids by Oracle and Amazon 1 TikTok has been fined £452million for breaching EU privacy rules by sending data to China Credit: Alamy
The Sun
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
TikTok fined £452million for breaching EU privacy rules by sending data to China
TIKTOK has been fined £452million for breaching EU privacy rules by sending data to China. The video-sharing app was also rapped for not being clear with its users on where their information was transferred. The Irish Data Protection Commission ordered the platform — owned by China -based ByteDance — to comply with EU rules within six months. DPC deputy commissioner Graham Doyle said TikTok failed to verify that data held was adequately protected. He said TikTok had not addressed possible access under Chinese 'anti- terrorism, counter-espionage and other laws'. TikTok denied it stored European users' data in China during the DPC investigation. But then it admitting in February a limited amount had been. Mr Doyle said: 'The DPC is taking these recent developments regarding the storage of EEA User Data on servers in China very seriously. 'Whilst TikTok has informed the DPC that the data has now been deleted, we are considering what further regulatory action may be warranted, in consultation with our peer EU Data Protection Authorities.' The DPC will publish the full decision and further related information in due course. TikTok ban deadline extended by Trump as Walmart 'considers buying app' after bids by Oracle and Amazon 1
Extra.ie
02-05-2025
- Business
- Extra.ie
TikTok fined €530m by Ireland's watchdog for sending data to China
Irish data protection authorities have fined TikTok €530million for transferring the European users' personal data to China, following a long investigation. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) said it examined the lawfulness of TikTok's transfer of personal data of its users in Europe to China. As part of its investigation, it also examined whether the provision of information to users in relation to such transfers met TikTok's transparency requirements as required by the GDPR. Irish data protection authorities have fined TikTok €530million for transferring the European users' personal data to China, following a long investigation. Pic: Sheldon Cooper/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The decision includes administrative fines totalling €530million and an order requiring TikTok to bring its processing into compliance within six months. The decision also includes an order suspending TikTok's transfers to China if processing is not brought into compliance within this timeframe. Throughout the inquiry, TikTok denied that it stored European users' data on servers located in China. This is most evident in the incredibly popular TikTok, where people's intentions to 'raise awareness' surrounding murders has often done more harm than good. Pic: SOPA Images/Getty However, last month TikTok told the DPC of an issue that it had discovered in February 2025 where limited data had been stored on servers in China, contrary to TikTok's evidence to the inquiry. TikTok informed the DPC that this discovery meant it had provided inaccurate information. DPC deputy commissioner Graham Doyle said: 'The GDPR requires that the high level of protection provided within the European Union continues where personal data is transferred to other countries.' Last month TikTok told the DPC of an issue that it had discovered in February 2025 where limited data had been stored on servers in China, contrary to TikTok's evidence to the inquiry. Pic: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) 'TikTok's personal data transfers to China infringed the GDPR because TikTok failed to verify, guarantee and demonstrate that the personal data of EEA users, remotely accessed by staff in China, was afforded a level of protection essentially equivalent to that guaranteed within the EU. 'As a result of TikTok's failure to undertake the necessary assessments, TikTok did not address potential access by Chinese authorities to EEA personal data under Chinese anti-terrorism, counter-espionage and other laws identified by TikTok as materially diverging from EU standards.' The DPC submitted a draft decision to the GDPR cooperation mechanism on February 21, as required under Article 60 of the GDPR. Mr Doyle added: 'The DPC is taking these recent developments regarding the storage of EEA User Data on servers in China very seriously. 'Whilst TikTok has informed the DPC that the data has now been deleted, we are considering what further regulatory action may be warranted, in consultation with our peer EU Data Protection Authorities.' The DPC will publish the full decision and further related information in due course.
