DeepSeek returns to South Korea after data privacy overhaul
South Korean authorities allow DeepSeek’s comeback after major policy changes.
Chinese AI service DeepSeek is once again available for download in South Korea after a two-month suspension.
The app was initially removed from platforms like the App Store and Google Play Store in February, following accusations of breaching South Korea’s data protection regulations.
Authorities discovered that DeepSeek had transferred user data abroad without appropriate consent.
Significant changes to DeepSeek’s privacy practices have now allowed its return. The company updated its policies to comply with South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Act, offering users the choice to refuse the transfer of personal data to companies based in China and the United States.
These adjustments were crucial in meeting the recommendations made by South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC).
Although users can once again download DeepSeek, South Korean authorities have promised continued monitoring to ensure the app maintains higher standards of data protection.
DeepSeek’s future in the market will depend heavily on its ongoing compliance with the country’s strict privacy requirements.
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