# The AP (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, the Dutch Data Protection Authority) warns users: TikTok continues to send personal data to China.

- Type: News
- Source: Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
- Date: 2025-12-16
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/52036
- Topics: Personal Data, Social Media, International Transfer, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

TikTok continues to send user data, including to China. This practice contradicts a joint decision by European data protection authorities, who have determined that the transfer of this data is unlawful. Since yesterday, TikTok has been displaying a warning to users about how the company handles their data. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) emphasizes the importance of people understanding what this means for their privacy.

## Full text

TikTok continues to send user data, including to China. This practice contradicts a joint decision by European data protection authorities, who have determined that the transfer of this data is unlawful. Since yesterday, TikTok has been displaying a warning to users about how the company handles their data. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) believes it is important that people understand what this means for their privacy.

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