Republic of Korea: Personal Information Protection Commission investigation into mobile service provider PNL Co. for violation of Personal Information Protection Act

Progress

Current status
in force
14 May 2025 in force

Scope

Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

14 May 2025
in force

Personal Information Protection Commission imposed sanctions on mobile service provider PNL Co. for violation of the Personal Information Protection Act

On 14 May 2025, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) imposed a sanction of KRW 12 million on mobile service provider The PNL Co., Ltd. for violating the Personal Information Protection Act. The enforcement action applies to telecomm…

Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority