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South Korea Stoves DeepSeek Downloads Under Data Privacy Issues

Concerns about how DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence tool, manages user data have led South Korea to temporarily stop the download of it. Investigating the data collecting and storing methods of the app, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) of the nation advises consumers to exercise caution when the review is under progress.

Concerns about personal data security have led South Korea’s data protection authorities to temporarily ban downloading DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot created by a Chinese company. Effective since February 15, the suspension is part of a continuous inquiry into the data collection and processing methods of the app.

DeepSeek agreed to stop additional downloads voluntarily while cooperating with authorities to improve privacy measures, according to the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC). The agency has advised caution even though current users can continue to access the software while the inquiry ends.

The PIPC asserts that the primary concerns revolve around DeepSeek’s lack of transparency regarding its collection, storage, and distribution of user data. Furthermore, there are questions regarding possible access by foreign groups since reports indicate the app might save data on servers situated in China.

Officials are closely examining DeepSeek to make sure it complies with national data protection regulations. This covers assessing the data processing rules of the app and doing on-site inspections. The results will guide recommendations for enhancing compliance and safeguarding user privacy.

DeepSeek has responded by pledging to solve issues expressed by authorities and by adjusting to fit South Korea’s data security system. The corporation promised to carry out required improvements and assigned legal counsel in the nation.

The suspension of DeepSeek downloads aligns with a broader global trend of heightened focus on artificial intelligence applications and their data privacy policies. Other nations’ authorities have also acted to control or prohibit DeepSeek in line with comparable issues. Ensuring user data protection stays a major concern for authorities all over as artificial intelligence gets more and more entwined with daily life.

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Sagar Saini
A dedicated freelance blogger with a strong passion for finance and business, With a keen interest in the world of cryptocurrency.
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