Republic of Korea: Personal Information Protection Commission investigation into Aliexpress data collection and transfer practices' compliance with Personal Information Protection Act
Progress
Current status
in force
24 Jul 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
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
Issued PIPC ruling in investigation into Aliexpress imposing a KRW 1.978 billion fine for non-compliance with Personal Information Protection Act
On 24 July 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission of South Korea (PIPC) concluded its investigation into Alibaba Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited, operating as AliExpress, for violating the Personal Information Protection Act. The …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority