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Famous social media app TikTok, messaging platform WeChat and shopping app AliExpress have been accused of serious data theft and violation of privacy policy in the European Union (EU).
Europe to ban Chinese apps (Source: Internet)
New Delhi: Now Europe is planning to ban chinese apps after India. Famous social media app TikTok, messaging platform WeChat and shopping app AliExpress have been accused of serious data theft and violation of privacy policy in the European Union (EU). This complaint has been filed by Austria-based advocacy group NYOB (None of Your Business), which has been working on digital privacy issues for a long time, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
NYOB alleges that these three Chinese apps have violated the European Union's data protection law GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
They claim that users neither get the facility to access their personal data nor is there any legitimate means to download the data. Whereas according to European law, every citizen should have full rights over his digital data.
NYOB has said in the complaint that the data storage system of these apps is not transparent and it is not informed where, how and why the users' data is being stored.
The most serious allegation is that through these apps, sensitive data of users is being sent to servers located in China, which is a direct violation of European cyber security laws. If these allegations are proved, then strict restrictions or bans can be imposed by the EU against these apps.
NYOB also says that there is a huge lack of privacy transparency in the operation of these apps and personal information is collected without the consent of the user
This is not the first time that a controversy related to data has arisen on Chinese apps. The Indian Government also banned more than 200 Chinese apps like TikTok, WeChat, UC Browser for security reasons.
Earlier, security investigations and strictness were also done against TikTok and other apps in the US and Australia. There has been a long debate about banning TikTok in the US.
NYOB had earlier filed complaints of GDPR violations against companies like Apple, Google (Alphabet) and Facebook. In some cases, companies also had to face heavy fines. Now this group has also put companies such as TikTok, WeChat and AliExpress in the queue of legal action.
If the European Union finds these complaints correct and takes action, it will be a big blow for Chinese tech companies. Europe is a big digital market in the world, from where companies make huge profits. In case of a ban, both their reputation and revenue will be affected.
These new questions raised on Chinese apps prove that data privacy has now become a global concern. India, America, Europe – everywhere citizens are becoming increasingly aware of digital security. Now it remains to be seen whether the European Union takes strict action on this or the matter will remain limited to just a warning.
