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South Korea Privacy Watchdog to Inquire About DeepSeek’s Use of Personal Information

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South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) plans to send a written request to DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company, regarding its handling of personal information. The commission is seeking clarification on how DeepSeek manages user data. This investigation follows similar actions from privacy authorities in other countries, including France, Italy, and Ireland, who are also examining DeepSeek’s data practices.

 

Irish Data Regulator Seeks Information from DeepSeek on Data Processing

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Key Points:

  • Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has requested information from DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence company, regarding its data processing practices involving Irish users.
  • The request pertains to how DeepSeek handles data subjects within Ireland, despite not having designated Ireland as its EU headquarters.
  • The DPC typically oversees data protection for major U.S. tech companies with European operations in Ireland, but its reach now extends to DeepSeek due to the company’s potential processing activities in the EU.

Response and Implications:

  • The DPC’s inquiry suggests heightened scrutiny of global AI companies, particularly as they expand into regions with stringent data protection laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU.
  • DeepSeek’s response to the DPC’s request could set a precedent for future regulatory oversight of AI firms operating in Europe.

Meta’s Irish Division Penalized $264 Million for Data Breach

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Meta Fined $264 Million Over 2018 Data Breach Impacting 29 Million Users

Meta Platforms’ Irish division has been fined €251 million ($264 million or approximately Rs. 2,242 crore) by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) following two investigations into a 2018 data breach. The breach reportedly exposed the personal data of 29 million Facebook users globally, including full names, email addresses, phone numbers, timeline posts, and group memberships.

Breach Details and Global Impact

The breach was first reported by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited in September 2018. According to the DPC’s findings, the data of around three million users in the European Union and European Economic Area was compromised. The breach occurred due to unauthorized third-party exploitation of user tokens on Facebook. Meta and its US parent company addressed the issue shortly after it was discovered.

GDPR Violations and Findings

The DPC concluded that Meta violated General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules by failing to adequately document details of the breach and the corrective measures taken. Additionally, Meta was found to have breached GDPR’s requirement to ensure that only data necessary for specific purposes is processed by default.

Meta’s Response and Prior Fines

In a statement, a Meta spokesperson highlighted that the company had taken immediate action to address the breach, notified affected users, and implemented measures to prevent future incidents. Earlier this year, the Irish watchdog fined Meta €91 million ($95.6 million or approximately Rs. 812 crore) over an investigation related to password storage practices.