The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a €530 million fine on TikTok for breaching GDPR regulations concerning the transfer of European user data to China. TikTok is required to revise its data handling processes within the next six months. The DPC's decision focuses on historical practices before the implementation of TikTok's €12 billion security initiative in 2023. TikTok maintains it has not shared European user data with Chinese authorities and claims its Project Clover includes rigorous data protection measures. The company plans to appeal the ruling.
"Under the GDPR where an organization intends to transfer personal data outside the EU/EEA to a third country, and where no Adequacy Decision exists..."
"The decision primarily focuses on a select period from years ago, before the 2023 implementation of..."
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