German data protection watchdog calls for Apple and Google review of DeepSeek app store ban due to unlawful data transfer to China.
DeepSeek is facing potential EU-wide ban as a result of GDPR violations in Germany and ongoing investigations in Italy.
Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co Ltd is accused of violating GDPR by transferring user data to China without equivalent protection to that of the EU.
Privacy concerns surrounding DeepSeek include data transmission to China, leading to bans in multiple countries over national security issues.