Republic of Korea: Personal Information Protection Commission investigation into LG Uplus Corporation over alleged personal data breaches
Progress
Current status
under investigation
29 Jul 2026 under investigation
10 Sep 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Personal Information Protection Commission referred LG Uplus Corporation to law enforcement over destruction of personal data breach evidence
On 29 July 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission referred LG Uplus Corporation (LGU+) to law enforcement for investigation following its determination that the company obstructed official duties through evidence destruction and server…
Event type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Personal Information Protection Commission opened investigation into LG Uplus Corporation over alleged personal data breaches
On 10 September 2025, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced the commencement of an investigation into and LG Uplus Corporation (LGU+) regarding alleged personal data breaches, following incidents involving unauthorised smal…
Event type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority