TikTok, AliExpress, Temu and more hit with GDPR complaints over unlawful data transfers to China

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The six firms stand accused of unlawfully transferring user data to China.

In its complaints, noyb says that "given that China is an authoritarian surveillance state, companies can’t realistically shield EU users’ data from access by the Chinese government”.

Last but not least, noyb asks the DPAs to impose an administrative fine to prevent similar violations in the future.

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Author / Journalist: Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson

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Published On: 2025-01-17 @ 09:29:23 (17 hours ago)

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