Progress
Current status
concluded
13 May 2026concluded
23 Jul 2024under investigation
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Personal Information Protection Commission confirmed Qookka Entertainment's compliance with national ID number processing restrictions
On 13 May 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission reported that 211 of 222 corrective orders issued to major data processors and businesses between July and December 2025 have been implemented or have implementation plans submitted. It …
Event typeinvestigation
Action typeclosure
Government branchexecutive
Government bodydata protection authority
Personal Information Protection Commission announced investigation into Qookka Entertainment over alleged illegal processing of resident registration numbers
On 23 July 2024, South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission issued a fine against Qookka Entertainment for violating restrictions on resident registration number processing under the Personal Information Protection Act. The Act permits…
Event typeinvestigation
Action typeinterim ruling
Government branchexecutive
Government bodydata protection authority