Republic of Korea: Personal Information Protection Commission investigation into local ordinances over personal information infringement factors
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
12 Sep 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
subnational
Timeline of events
Personal Information Protection Commission announced cooperation with Jeollanam-do and Sejong to improve privacy protections in local ordinances and ensure alignment with Personal Information Protection Act
On 12 September 2025, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced that it is cooperating with Jeollanam-do and Sejong Special Self-Governing City to review a total of 1'793 ordinances (985 in Jeollanam-do and 808 in Sejong) in or…
SourceEvent type
inquiry
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority