Ireland’s Data Protection Commission opened an investigation into TikTok’s potential transfer of European Economic Area users’ personal data to servers in China. Following contradictory information from TikTok in previous inquiries, the DPC said it expressed “deep concern” the company “submitted inaccurate information.” The latest inquiry will “determine whether TikTok has complied with its relevant obligations under the (EU General Data Protection Regulation) in the context of the transfers now at issue.” Editor’s note: IAPP News Editor Joe Duball reported on a 530 million euro fine issued in April to TikTok by the DPC for unlawful transfers.
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