Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-06-29 22:37Core Points - The German data protection commissioner, Meck Kamp, has requested Apple and Google to remove the Chinese startup application "DeepSeek" from their stores due to alleged violations of EU data protection laws [1][3] - DeepSeek is accused of illegally transferring user personal data to China without proving that German user data is protected to the same extent as under EU regulations [3] - The request for removal is coordinated with data protection authorities from Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Bremen, as DeepSeek has no branches in Europe [3][4] Group 1 - The action against DeepSeek is based on the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which allows for fines up to 4% of global revenue for illegal service operators [4] - If Apple and Google comply with the data protection authority's assessment, DeepSeek will be removed from their app stores, although the German authorities cannot enforce this removal [3][4] - The browser version of DeepSeek will not be affected by this potential ban [3] Group 2 - Other countries, including Italy, South Korea, and Australia, are also investigating DeepSeek for potential data protection violations [4] - The Italian data protection authority is examining whether DeepSeek violates GDPR, while South Korea previously suspended downloads of the app due to data protection concerns [4] - The Chinese government has stated that it values data privacy and security, denying any requests for illegal data collection or storage [4]