Republic of Korea: Investigation into Google on personal data disclosure to third parties
Progress
Current status
in force
13 Apr 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
search service provider
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued Supreme Court ruling ordering Google to disclose whether it shared personal data with third parties
On 13 April 2023, the Korean Supreme Court issued a decision ordering Google to disclose the list of personal information it has shared with third parties, including United States intelligence services. The Supreme Court stated that in cases where p…
Event type
public lawsuit
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court