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TikTok to Receive €530 Million Fine Over EU Data Storage, Data Transfers to China

May 12, 2025

A case of what TikTok says was the mistaken storage of EU data on a server in China appears to be concluding with a €530 million fine for the video giant, under charges of violating Article 46(1) of the GDPR and its requirement to "verify, guarantee and demonstrate" that its data transfers were kept adequately secure.

The Federal Palace or Bundeshaus showing international data transfers and GDPR

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International Transfers of Personal Data and Privacy Contracting: How Switzerland Wins Over UK Both in Terms of Business-Friendliness and EU Convergence

November 2, 2022

Both countries, while accepting the EU standard contractual clauses as a compliance transfer mechanism still requires the clauses to be amended to reflect their own legal requirements. The big difference is that the Swiss requirements are very simple.

Digital data flow on road showing data transfers and surveillance

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Can EU-US Data Transfers be Restored? Research on Surveillance Reforms Offer a Potential Path Forward

December 23, 2021

Restoration of simple EU-US data transfers hinges on assurances from the US that these communications will not be subject to government surveillance. A new research paper looks to untangle this problem and provide some sort of a path forward.

China flag watched through magnifying glass showing data transfers

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China Proposes New Guidelines on Foreign Data Transfers; Many More Companies Would Face National Security Reviews

November 3, 2021

If the new rules are approved, a broad range of Chinese companies will be subject to screening of data transfers that involve personal information or pertain to critical infrastructure.

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New IAPP-EY Privacy Governance Report Shows Rising Concerns About Cross-Border Data Transfers, Widespread Adoption of SCCs

October 21, 2021

Annual Privacy Governance Report from IAPP and EY focuses on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on privacy professions, along with the Schrems II decision and the resulting complications it has created for data transfers.

Smart phone showing Tiktok app showing issue with data transfers

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Tiktok Faces EU Probes Over Data Transfers to China, Handling of Children’s Data

September 24, 2021

One probe calls TikTok’s #GDPR compliance into question due to data transfers to China. The other is on a theme that has been causing TikTok problems for years now: its collection and handling of the personal data of children.

Woman using Zoom application on mobile phone showing GDPR violation for data transfers

Data Protection News

Hamburg DPA Says Zoom Is Not Compliant With GDPR Due to U.S. Data Transfers, No Longer Allowed for State Government Agencies

August 26, 2021

Germany's data protection authority has determined that Zoom's data transfers to the U.S. are in violation of the terms of the GDPR in light of the Schrems II ruling, and has issued a formal warning.

Light trails on the Westminster bridge after sunset showing Brexit impact on data transfers post Schrems II

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Navigating the Impact of Brexit on EU-UK Data Transfers

February 2, 2021

EU data transfer mechanisms are in a state of flux, and the additional complications of Brexit can leave organizations wondering how best to navigate this current area of uncertainty.

Rafting team splashing the waves showing privacy challenges in a new world

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Three Privacy Challenges That Companies Still Face in Turbulent 2020

September 28, 2020

The world around is changing fast. This is leading to new privacy challenges and organizations need new approaches, strategies and actions for protecting privacy.

Hammer and gavel on Euros showing privacy complaints targeting data transfers

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Flood of Privacy Complaints Following Schrems II Decision Target Data Transfers to US

August 27, 2020

Max Schrems, chairperson of noyb, has directed his organization to file over 100 privacy complaints against major businesses engaging in data transfers with the US.

Data Transfers

TikTok to Receive €530 Million Fine Over EU Data Storage, Data Transfers to China

Can EU-US Data Transfers be Restored? Research on Surveillance Reforms Offer a Potential Path Forward

China Proposes New Guidelines on Foreign Data Transfers; Many More Companies Would Face National Security Reviews

New IAPP-EY Privacy Governance Report Shows Rising Concerns About Cross-Border Data Transfers, Widespread Adoption of SCCs

Navigating the Impact of Brexit on EU-UK Data Transfers

Three Privacy Challenges That Companies Still Face in Turbulent 2020

Russian Phishing Campaign Targets Messaging App Users to Steal Recovery Keys and Take Over Accounts

“Cyber Shield,” Britain’s Agentic AI Cyber Defense Project, Prepares for the World of Machine-Speed Attacks

Data Breach Hits AssuranceAmerica Exposing Personal Information of Nearly 7 Million People

Data Breach at Aflac Japan Impacts 4.38 Million Customers and Sales Agents