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TikTok Hit with €530M Fine for Data Violations

5/5/2025

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TikTok faces a staggering €530 million ($600 million) fine from the Irish Data Protection Commission for unlawfully sending European user data to China and neglecting proper safeguards. Following a four-year probe, the company must comply with EU data protection laws in six months. In response, TikTok intends to appeal, highlighting its recent enhancements in data security.

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TikTok faces a staggering €530 million ($600 million) fine from the Irish Data Protection Commission for unlawfully sending European user data to China and neglecting proper safeguards. Following a four-year probe, the company must comply with EU data protection laws in six months. In response, TikTok intends to appeal, highlighting its recent enhancements in data security.