TikTok’s €530M GDPR Fine: A Costly Lesson in Data Privacy Mishaps

TikTok has been hit with a hefty €530 million fine for violating GDPR by transferring European users’ data to China. In a plot twist worthy of a spy novel, TikTok claimed the data wasn’t stored in China, only to later admit it was. TikTok plans to appeal the decision, citing its Project Clover initiative.

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Published: May 2, 2025 12:22 pmAdded: May 2, 2025 at 5:54 amAssembled by: The Editor
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Oh TikTok, you’ve really danced your way into a conundrum this time! With a €530 million slap on the wrist, it looks like the Irish Data Protection Commission is not exactly “following” you on your data privacy journey. But don’t worry, maybe a few viral videos can help cover that fine. Just make sure the dance moves don’t include data transfers to China!

Key Points:

  • TikTok fined €530 million for illegal data transfers to China, violating GDPR.
  • €485 million fine for unlawful transfers, €45 million for lack of transparency.
  • DPC warns of potential Chinese government access under local laws.
  • TikTok plans to appeal, citing its Project Clover data security measures.
  • Previous fines for TikTok include €345 million for privacy violations of children.

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