
Group 1 - German data protection commissioner has requested Apple and Google to remove the DeepSeek app from their app stores due to concerns over data protection [1] - The commissioner claims that DeepSeek illegally transmits user personal data to China, and Apple and Google need to review this request [1] - Google has acknowledged the notification and is currently assessing it, while Apple has not yet responded [1] Group 2 - Italy has already banned DeepSeek from its app store, while the Netherlands has prohibited its use on government devices [2] - Belgium has advised government officials against using DeepSeek, with ongoing evaluations to determine appropriate responses [2] - China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has emphasized its commitment to data privacy and security, denying any illegal data collection requests from the government [2]