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noyb files GDPR complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat and Xiaomi over transfers to China

noyb has lodged six GDPR complaints in five EU countries alleging unlawful transfers of Europeans' personal data to China by TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat and Xiaomi. The complaints request that DPAs suspend the transfers under Article 58(2)(j) GDPR and consider administrative fines up to 4% of global revenue.

Why it matters: The action highlights enforcement pressure on major platforms for non‑compliant cross‑border data transfers to an authoritarian regime.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN & Co surrender Europeans’ data to authoritarian China
noyb · primary source · Jan 16, 2025
TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN & Co surrender Europeans’ data to authoritarian China
noyb · Jan 16, 2025
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorEuropean Commission
LawStandard Contractual Clauses
StatusFiled
PublishedJanuary 16, 2025
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsTikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat, Xiaomi
Topicscross border transfer, security, privacy, access
Datapersonal