Republic of Korea: Personal Information Commission Investigation into KARA Solution 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: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in investigation into KARA Solution over personal data leakage
On 22 March 2023, the Korean Personal Information Protection Committee (PIPC) issued a ruling in its investigation into KARA Solution Co. (Kara), imposing a fine of imposes a fine of KRW 3.78 million and a penalty of KRW 12 million. The PIPC found t…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority