Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
53 events advancing 45 policy or regulatory changes:
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Personal Information Protection Commission investigation into Meta's alleged sharing of data with third parties without consent
Supreme Court issued ruling upholding Personal Information Protection Commission's KRW 6.7 billion fine against Meta
On 13 March 2025, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Korea dismissed Meta's legal challenge against the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC). Meta sought to revoke a KRW 6.7 billion fine and associated corrective order for allegedly s…
Fair Trade Commission inquiry into payment practices in e-commerce
Korea Fair Trade Commission closes consultation on payment practices in e-commerce
On 13 March 2025, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) closes its consultation to examine payment deadlines in the e-commerce sector across 139 retail brands and their suppliers. The inquiry aims to assess current payment practices, explore proced…
Cross-border data transfer regulation in EU-Korea Digital Trade Agreement
Republic of Korea and European Union concluded negotiations on digital trade agreement including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 10 March 2025, the European Union and the Republic of Korea finalised negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA), which includes provisions on cross-border data flows, privacy, and personal data protection. The agreement promotes trusted da…
Cybersecurity Regulation in EU-Korea Digital Trade Agreement
Republic of Korea and European Union concluded negotiations on digital trade agreement including cybersecurity provisions
On 10 March 2025, the EU and the Republic of Korea finalised negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA). This DTA aims to establish digital trade rules, ensuring consumer trust, legal certainty for businesses, and trusted data flows while prev…
Consumer Protection in EU-Korea Digital Trade Agreement
Republic of Korea and European Union concluded negotiations on digital trade agreement including consumer protection provisions
On 10 March 2025, the EU and the Republic of Korea finalised negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA). This DTA aims to establish digital trade rules, ensuring consumer trust, legal certainty for businesses, and trusted data flows while prev…
Intellectual Property in EU-Korea Digital Trade Agreement
Republic of Korea and European Union concluded negotiations on digital trade agreement including intellectual property provisions
On 10 March 2025, the European Union and the Republic of Korea finalised negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA). The DTA establishes digital trade rules, ensuring consumer trust, legal certainty for businesses, and trusted data flows while…
Prohibition of customs duties on electronic transmissions in EU-Korea Digital Trade Agreement
Republic of Korea and European Union concluded negotiations on digital trade agreement addressing customs duties on electronic transmissions
On 10 March 2025, the European Union and the Republic of Korea finalised negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA). The DTA aims to establish digital trade rules, ensuring consumer trust, legal certainty for businesses, and trusted data flows…
Personal Information Protection Commission investigation into collection and use of personal information by robot vacuum cleaners
Personal Information Protection Commission opened investigation into collection and use of personal information by robot vacuum cleaners
On 4 March 2025, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced an investigation focusing on the collection and use of personal data by robot vacuum cleaners on the market. The PIPC aims to verify compliance with the Personal Inform…
Partial Amendment to Personal Information Protection Committee Organization Enforcement Rules
Prime Minister signed Partial Amendment to Personal Information Protection Committee Organization Enforcement Rules (Prime Minister's Decree No. 2026)
On 4 March 2025, the Prime Minister adopted the Partial Amendment to the Personal Information Protection Committee Organization Enforcement Rules (Prime Minister's Decree No. 2026), with immediate effect. The amendment introduces a temporary staffin…
Data protection measures in Communications Commission Guidelines for the Protection of Users of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services
Communications Commission issued Guidelines for the Protection of Users of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services including data protection measures
On 28 February 2025, the Korea Communications Commission adopted the Guidelines for User Protection of Generative AI Services. To mitigate privacy and personality rights risks, developers should create algorithms that can detect and control elements…