Republic of Korea: Personal Information Protection Commission investigation into KT Alpha Co for alleged violation of personal information protection laws
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Personal Information Protection Commission imposed sanctions on KT Alpha Co for alleged violation of personal information protection laws
On 9 April 2025, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) sanctioned KT Alpha Co for breaching the Personal Information Protection Act. Following a credential stuffing attack that compromised 98,000 user accounts, the company was fined …
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Issued ruling in PIPC investigation into SKT over compliance with personal information protection regulations
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Issued Ruling in PIPC Investigation of 3 Businesses for Violations of the Personal Information Protection Act
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Issued ruling in PIPC investigation of 5 businesses regarding violations of the Privacy Act
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Issued ruling in PIPC investigation of 11 businesses regarding violations of the Personal Information Protection Act
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08 Feb 2023