South Korea halts new downloads of DeepSeek app over privacy concerns

  • South Korea’s data protection authority suspends new downloads of the DeepSeek app, citing non-compliance with local personal data protection laws.
  • Authorities to review DeepSeek’s data processing practices, while existing users are advised to use the app with caution.
  • The suspension follows international concerns over DeepSeek’s privacy policy and its handling of user data.

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