Germany asks Apple and Google

The Data Protection Commissioner from Germany, Meike Kamphe has requested Apple and Google delete from your application stores in the country to Deepseeka Chinese artificial intelligence startup, for concerns about the illegal transfer of personal data to China. It must be remembered that this tool became famous thanks to its ability to execute AI models much more efficiently, although the data provided was then questioned.

As Kamp explained this Friday, Depseek has not been able to demonstrate that it protects the data of German users with guarantees equivalent to those of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. The application stores sensitive information – as uploaded files or requests made to your AI – on servers located in Chinawhere the authorities have Large access rights to personal data.

The German authority had requested Deepseek in May to adapt its operation to the international transfers rules or that voluntarily withdraw its application. Given the lack of response, he has opted for Make Apple and Google directly to block the app in the country. There is still no defined period to make a decision.

Deepseek has been subject to growing scrutiny in Europe and the US. for your data management. In Italy It was removed from stores due to lack of transparency, Netherlands He vetoed her on government devices and Belgium He advised its use. In Spainthe OCU requested in February an investigation to the data protection agency. As revealed by the same source, Depseek would be Collaborating with the Army and Intelligence of China.