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SEOUL (Reuters) – The Chinese artificial intelligence application DeepSeek has reemerged on South Korean app markets as of Monday, marking its return after a nearly two-month hiatus. The app’s availability had been halted due to concerns surrounding violations of data protection regulations.
According to South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission, DeepSeek mishandled user data and prompts without obtaining necessary consent at the time of its initial launch in South Korea in January.
The suspension of downloads began in February as issues related to personal data protection came to light, but users can now access the app again through platforms such as Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store.
In a change to its privacy policy, DeepSeek stated, “We process your personal information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection Act of Korea.” This update addresses prior concerns regarding data handling.
DeepSeek also announced that users now have the ability to opt out of sharing personal information with several companies located in China and the United States.
As of Monday, DeepSeek had not responded to inquiries seeking further details.
The data protection agency indicated that the decision to restore the app’s availability was made voluntarily by DeepSeek, affirming the company’s compliance with at least some of the regulatory recommendations provided.
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