DeepSeek and the China Data Question: Direct Collection, Open Source, and Extraterritorial Enforcement Limits

Summary

The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) published an analysis examining the data privacy and governance implications of DeepSeek, the Chinese AI lab, with a focus on three dimensions: direct data collection from users, the role of open-source model distribution, and the practical limits of extraterritorial enforcement of data protection laws. The article addresses growing regulatory scrutiny of Chinese AI providers and the complex jurisdictional challenges that arise when A