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TikTok fined 530 million euros in EU over China data transfer

The TikTok logo with a person holding a phone in their hand is seen in Knurow, Poland, on April 20, 2025. [ AFP]

TikTok was hit with a massive EU fine of 530 million euros ($600 million) Friday, accused of sending personal data of Europeans to China and failing to guarantee it was shielded from access by Chinese authorities.

The Chinese-owned social media giant, which is also in the crosshairs of the United States, acknowledged during a probe that it has hosted European data in China, contrary to a previous denial, according go Ireland's data protection watchdog.

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