Dublin, May 2, 2025 (AFP) - TikTok fined 530 mn euros in EU over China data transfer

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2025-05-02

Ireland's data protection watchdog, acting on behalf of the EU, fined TikTok a massive 530 million euros ($600 million) Friday for failing to ensure European users' personal data is shielded from access by Chinese authorities. During the probe the Chinese-owned social media giant, which is also in the crosshairs of the United States, acknowledged it has hosted European data in China, contrary to a previous denial. zap/pmu/ajb/lth ...

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