TikTok Faces €530 Million Fine in Europe Over Concerns About Chinese Surveillance Risks
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On May 2, 2025, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) imposed a fine of €530 million (approximately RMB 4.366 billion) on TikTok for failing to guarantee that user data transmitted to China was adequately safeguarded against potential government surveillance. The DPC highlighted that TikTok could not provide evidence of a robust level of protection for the data of its European Union users, with concerns raised over the remote access granted to Chinese employees. TikTok has challenged the decision, indicating plans to appeal and emphasizing that it has implemented measures to ensure data security. This fine represents a significant setback for TikTok's attempts to establish a reputation for security in Western markets.