DeepSeek App Pulled from App Stores in Italy Amidst Data Privacy Concerns
DeepSeek's app is pulled from Italian app stores over data privacy concerns, sparking debate about international data protection.
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DeepSeek App Pulled from App Stores in Italy Amidst Data Privacy Concerns
Hours after Italian authorities requested information from DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, regarding its user data handling practices, the company's app has become unavailable on both Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store in Italy. This move follows a complaint filed by Euroconsumers, a consumer coalition, with the Italian Data Protection Authority (DPA) concerning DeepSeek's handling of personal data. The DPA has given DeepSeek 20 days to respond to their inquiry. DeepSeek's app had recently surged in popularity, topping download charts in numerous countries, including the U.S., where it held the number one spot on both the App Store and Play Store. This rapid rise has now been abruptly halted in Italy, raising questions about the company's global expansion plans and its adherence to international data privacy regulations. The central concern revolves around DeepSeek's privacy policy, which indicates that user data is stored on servers located in Chin…
