Republic of Korea: Personal Information Commission Investigation into iMarket Korea over alleged personal data leakage
Progress
Current status
in force
22 Mar 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in investigation into iMarket over personal data leakage
On 22 March 2023, the Korean Personal Information Protection Committee (PIPC) issued its ruling in the investigation into iMarket Korea Co. (iMarket), imposing a fine of KRW 18.95 million and a penalty of KRW 3 million. In particular, the PIPC found…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority