Reuters reported that DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence service from China, was re-launched on the South Korean app market on Monday, after being removed for about two months. Downloads of the app were previously suspended after South Korean authorities said it violated data protection regulations.
South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission said on Thursday that DeepSeek transferred user data and tips without permission when it first launched its service in South Korea in January.
Downloads of the app were suspended in February after concerns over personal data protection were raised, but the service Love You is now available for download again in South Korean app markets, including through Apple's App Store and Google Play Store.
"We process your personal information in accordance with South Korea's Personal Information Protection Act," DeepSeek said in a revised privacy policy statement applicable to the app. DeepSeek said users can choose to refuse the transfer of personal information to various companies in China and the United States.
South Korea's data protection agency said DeepSeek voluntarily decided to make the app available for download for free after at least partially reflecting its recommendations.
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