Gigantic GDPR punishments threaten Tikkok & Co.-Data in danger!
Gigantic GDPR punishments threaten Tikkok & Co.-Data in danger!
In a dramatic step, data protection officers under the direction of Austrian activist Max Schrems have taken legal action against well -known Chinese companies such as Tikkok, Shein, Xiaomi, Aliexpress and Temu. The background is serious allegations of the illegal transfer of user data to China, which violate the strict guidelines of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The non-profit organization "None of your Business" (NOYB) announced that six procedures were started in five European countries. These legal measures could result in massive financial consequences for the companies concerned, since if there is a violation of up to four percent of the global annual turnover, as reported by the OE24 website.
The procedure is the first initiative of NOYB to Chinese companies after the organization has previously successfully acted against large US technology groups such as Meta and X (formerly Twitter). Data protection officers criticize that European user data cannot guarantee the necessary data protection standards when passing through them. Kleanthi Sardeli, a lawyer from Noyb, emphasizes the risks: "Since China is an authoritarian surveillance state, it is crystal clear that China does not offer the same level of data protection as the EU." These statements underline concern about the data access of Chinese authorities to personal information from European users as soon as they are transferred abroad.
step against data abuse
The companies concerned have already reacted. A spokesman for Xiaomi stated that the allegations are examined and working with the responsible authorities to clarify the situation. So far, no public statement has come from other companies. However, data protection officers warn of the potential consequences for data protection that could result from such data transmissions. The falling shadow of the billions in terms of billions could force companies to fundamentally rethink their practices and adhere to the European data protection standards in order to avoid future legal disputes. In the meantime, it is unclear how these developments will directly influence users in Europe, while pressure on the company is steadily increasing to find suitable solutions.
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