French Data Watchdog CNIL Opens Probe Into Clubhouse App
- Probe aims to confirm whether GDPR applies to Clubhouse
- German regulator also looking at how app protects user privacy
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France’s data-protection watchdog said it’s opened a probe into private social media app Clubhouse following a complaint.
French regulator CNIL said on Wednesday it questioned Alpha Exploration Co. Inc., the U.S. company behind the invite-only app, about the measures taken for the app to comply with EU rules on March 12.