Ireland: Data Protection Commission investigation into Shein's transfers of personal data of EU/EEA data subjects to China
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
30 Apr 2026 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Ireland
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Data Protection Commission opened investigation into Shein's transfers of personal data of EU/EEA data subjects to China
On 30 April 2026, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) opened an inquiry into Infinite Styles Services (Shein) regarding the company's transfer of personal data of European Union and European Economic Area data subjects to China. The investigation, …
Event type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority