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Complaint about DeepSeek filed with Belgian privacy watchdog

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on February 3, 2025

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· Last updated: January 26, 2026

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By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The Belgian data protection agency has received a complaint about Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek, a spokesperson for the Belgian privacy watchdog

Belgian Privacy Watchdog Receives Complaint Against DeepSeek

By Foo Yun Chee

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The Belgian data protection agency has received a complaint about Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek, a spokesperson for the Belgian privacy watchdog said on Monday, a move that may lead to an investigation.

"We can confirm that we have received a complaint about DeepSeek. However, we cannot provide any comments on complaints that are currently being handled," the spokesperson said.

Separately, the Luxembourg data protection agency CNPD said it has not received any complaints but may together with its peers across Europe examine how users' data is processed by DeepSeek.

"The CNPD is aware of the recent launch of DeepSeek version 3 and the potential risk this service may cause for users in Luxembourg," a spokesperson said.

"The CNPD is therefore exploring possibilities to analyse the processing of personal data at stake, both at national level and at European level with its counterparts represented at the European Data Protection Board," he said.

(Reporting by Foo Yun Chee; Editing by Jan Harvey)

Key Takeaways

  • Belgian data protection agency received a complaint about DeepSeek.
  • Potential investigation into DeepSeek's data processing practices.
  • Luxembourg CNPD is monitoring DeepSeek's impact on user data.
  • DeepSeek's recent version 3 launch raises privacy concerns.
  • European Data Protection Board may get involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What complaint has been filed regarding DeepSeek?
The Belgian data protection agency has received a complaint about the Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek.
What did the Luxembourg data protection agency say?
The Luxembourg data protection agency CNPD stated it has not received any complaints but may examine how users' data is processed by DeepSeek.
What are the concerns regarding DeepSeek version 3?
The CNPD is aware of the potential risks that DeepSeek version 3 may pose for users in Luxembourg and is exploring possibilities to analyze the processing of personal data.

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