Republic of Korea: Communications Commission investigation into Google's compliance with location information protection laws
Progress
Current status
in force
12 Jun 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
software provider: app stores
search service provider
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued Communications Commission ruling following investigation into Google's compliance with location information protection laws
On 12 June 2024, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) concluded its investigation into Google Korea, identifying non-compliance with the Location Information Act. Google Korea was penalised explicitly for failing to disclose its location inform…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body