Irish Data Protection Commission €530m penalty against TikTok on Sanction for transferring user data to China in breach of the GDPR's international data transfer restrictions
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The Irish Data Protection Commission imposed a €530m GDPR fine on TikTok, escalating enforcement over cross-border data transfers and user-data protection. The penalty says TikTok transferred user data to China in breach of the GDPR's international transfer restrictions. It is the highest GDPR fine in 2025 and underscores continuing regulatory pressure on global platforms handling European personal data.
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Irish Data Protection Commission €530m penalty against TikTok on Sanction for transferring user data to
Initial DisclosureThe **Irish Data Protection Commission** escalated GDPR enforcement with a **€530m penalty** against **TikTok** over **user-data transfers to China**. The order makes cross-border transfer compliance a major legal and operational risk for large platforms.
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- Over 160,000 Companies Notify Regulators of GDPR Breaches — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 22.01.2026 12:35
- Over 160,000 Companies Notify Regulators of GDPR Breaches — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 22.01.2026 12:35