SHEIN COMPLAINT EU
Irish regulator investigates Shein over data transfers to China
Ireland's Data Protection Commission is investigating Shein. The probe focuses on how the Chinese online retailer transfers European user data to China. This inquiry is a strategic priority for the DPC. Shein states it is fully committed to complying with data protection laws. The DPC has previously fined TikTok over similar concerns.
Europe faces pressure to curb surge in cheap Chinese imports
European industries face a challenge from cheap Chinese imports. A German tyre firm highlights the issue, stating Chinese products are often cheaper than local retreads. Businesses and governments, led by France and Italy, urge the European Union to protect local jobs and ensure fair competition.
Shein, hit with big fines, boosts internal controls
Shein is strengthening its controls after a string of fines over data privacy breaches, fake discounts and greenwashing. Executive chairman Donald Tang said the company has created a "Business Integrity Group" that connects compliance, governance and external affairs teams, and has also expanded its internal audit capabilities to strengthen "discipline".
TikTok hit by fresh complaint over data access
Online privacy campaigners filed fresh complaints against social media giant TikTok and two other Chinese-owned companies on Thursday, saying they had failed to comply with data access requests. "All three tech companies have failed to comply with access requests.
Shein hit with complaint from EU consumer group over 'dark patterns'
The BEUC filed a complaint against Shein with the European Commission, accusing the fast-fashion giant of using “dark patterns” to push excessive buying. These include pop-ups, countdowns, and gamification tactics. BEUC says such strategies fuel mass consumption. Shein claims compliance efforts are underway, but faces broader EU scrutiny and potential fines over consumer and digital regulation breaches.
TikTok, five other Chinese firms hit by EU privacy complaints
Austrian advocacy group Noyb has filed privacy complaints against six Chinese companies, including TikTok and Shein, for unlawfully transferring European Union user data to China. Noyb seeks to suspend these data transfers and impose fines. The European Union's GDPR prohibits data transfers to countries that do not ensure similar data protection standards as the EU.
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Chinese apps including TikTok hit by privacy complaints in Europe
Online privacy campaigners said Thursday they had filed complaints in several European countries against six Chinese companies including TikTok, accusing them of "unlawfully" sending Europeans' personal data to China. Prominent Austria-based privacy campaign group NOYB (None of Your Business) said it has lodged six complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat and Xiaomi -- in its first such action against Chinese companies.
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