Progress

Current status
adopted
09 Nov 2026adopted

Scope

Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Concerns
Data Governance
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
technological consumer goods
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

09 Nov 2026
adopted

Personal Information Protection Commission issued guidance on precautions for the use of smart glasses

On 9 November 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) published guidance urging caution when using smart glasses, alongside an analysis report on their privacy risks. The guidance concerns users of smart glasses, as well as manuf…

  • Guidance on smart glasses and protection of personal information, Korea Personal Information Protection Commission (Official)