South Korea announced that the Chinese AI app DeepSeek will be temporarily unavailable on local app stores while the Personal Information Protection Commission reviews its data processing practices. The agency highlighted that DeepSeek's handling of user data did not fully comply with domestic privacy laws and that the startup acknowledged this shortfall. Despite the app's availability to previously downloaded users, authorities urged caution. This suspension follows broader international concerns about data security, particularly regarding applications with Chinese origins, leading other countries like Australia to impose similar bans.
South Korea has temporarily suspended the Chinese AI DeepSeek app from local app stores pending a review of its data handling practices, citing privacy compliance.
Authorities in South Korea will thoroughly examine DeepSeek's personal data processing to ensure adherence to local laws, emphasizing the need for compliance.
DeepSeek acknowledged shortcomings in addressing domestic privacy laws, leading to a temporary suspension while users are advised to use it with caution.
Concerns about DeepSeek's data storage in China have led South Korean ministries to ban the app on their devices, reflecting broader international unease.
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