South Korea’s privacy watchdog plans to investigate DeepSeek’s management of users’ personal data. The Personal Information Protection Commission will send a written request for details to the Chinese AI model’s operators. This move follows growing concerns over AI models’ collection and processing of personal information. The inquiry aims to ensure transparency in DeepSeek’s data practices.
Authorities in several other countries, including France, Italy, and Ireland, are also examining DeepSeek’s data practices. The investigation highlights the increasing scrutiny of AI models’ handling of personal data. The outcome of the investigation will likely have implications for DeepSeek’s operations in South Korea.
