Republic of Korea: Cross-border data transfer regulation in Amended Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Law No. 19234)
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Implemented Bill amending Personal Information Protection Act including cross-border data transfer requirements
On 15 September 2023, Law No. 19234, amending the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), was implemented. The Law established the conditions under which data transfers outside the Republic of Korea (ROK) are allowed. In particular, the Law allo…
SourceSigned Bill amending Personal Information Protection Act including cross-border data transfer requirements
On 14 March 2023, Bill No. 2120089, amending the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), was signed into Law by the President of the Republic of Korea (ROK), becoming Law No. 19234. The Law outlines conditions for data transfers. In particular, …
SourceAdopted Bill amending Personal Information Protection Act including cross-border data transfer requirements
On 27 February 2023, Bill No. 2120089, amending the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), was adopted National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. The Bill outlines conditions for data transfers. In particular, the Bill would allow data transf…
SourceIntroduced Bill amending Personal Information Protection Act including cross-border data transfer requirements
On 5 December 2022, Bill No. 2120089, amending the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of the Republic of Korea (ROK), was introduced in the Political Affairs Committee of the ROK National Assembly. The proposed Bill outlines conditions for …
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