Republic of Korea: Personal Information Protection Commission investigation into Merck, DR Plus, and OnFlat compliance with Personal Information Protection Act

Progress

Current status
in force
11 Jun 2025 in force

Scope

Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

11 Jun 2025
in force

Personal Information Protection Commission imposed fined and corrective measures on Merck, DR Plus, and OnFlat

On 11 June 2025, the Personal Information Protection Commission imposed sanctions on three businesses, DR Plus, Onflat, and Merck, for violations of the Personal Information Protection Act. The measures included fines, surcharges, corrective orders,…

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