DeepSeek AI blocked by Italian authorities as others member states open probes
The Italian Data Protection Authority has halted DeepSeek AI over concerns about its handling of Italians' private data. Ireland and Belgium have also requested information from the Chinese company regarding the model's use of European data.
Italy’s Garante blocks DeepSeek over data privacy concerns
The authority's decision came after the Chinese companies supplying DeepSeek's chatbot service gave “insufficient” information.
Italian Garante Investigates DeepSeek's Data Practices
On January 28, 2025, the Italian Data Protection Authority (“Garante”) announced that it had launched an investigation into the data processing practices of Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence and Beijing DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence (collectively,
Italy’s Garante seeks clarifications from DeepSeek AI
The inquiry focuses on the types of personal data collected, the sources, purposes, legal basis, and if the data is stored in China.
Italy Bans Chinese DeepSeek AI Over Data Privacy and Ethical Concerns
Italy's data protection watchdog has blocked Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm DeepSeek's service within the country, citing a lack of information on its use of users' personal data.
What is the Garante, the Italian privacy watchdog taking on DeepSeek?
Italy's data protection authority has called on the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model DeepSeek to provide answers on its use of personal data.
DeepSeek Faces Italian Block Over Privacy Concerns
The Italian data protection authority, Garante, ordered the blocking of DeepSeek's chatbot in Italy due to unresolved privacy policy issues. The Chinese AI startup's data handling practices are under scrutiny.
Italy's regulator blocks Chinese AI app DeepSeek on data protection concerns
Italy's data protection authority, the Garante, said on Thursday it had ordered DeepSeek to block its chatbot in the country after the Chinese artificial intelligence startup failed to address the regulator's concerns over its privacy policy.
Italy regulator seeks information from DeepSeek on data protection
Italy's data protection authority said on Tuesday it was seeking answers from Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model DeepSeek on its use of personal data.
Italy Blocks Chinese AI Model Over Privacy Concerns
Italy's data protection authority, Garante, has blocked the Chinese AI model DeepSeek over issues concerning personal data usage. The decision, which took immediate effect, was made following a lack of information provided by DeepSeek.
Italy Bans Chinese AI App DeepSeek Over Data Privacy Concerns
Being the first nation to outlaw DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot that has rapidly become well-known throughout the world, Italy has shown courage.
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Italian data privacy agency probes China's DeepSeek AI, as EU tests GDPR compliance
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