Republic of Korea: Content moderation regulation in 2020 amendment to Network Act
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Implemented amendment to Network Act including content moderation requirements
On 31 January 2021, Law No. 17358, amending the Network Act (Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection) to prevent digital sex crimes, was implemented. In particular, the Law requires informati…
SourceEntry into force of amendment to Network Act including content moderation requirements
On 10 December 2020, Law No. 17358, amending the Network Act (Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection) to prevent digital sex crimes, entered into force with a grace period until 31 January 2…
SourceSigned amendment to Network Act including content moderation requirements
On 9 June 2020, Bill No. 2024923, amending the Network Act (Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection) to prevent digital sex crimes, was signed into Law (Law No. 17358). In particular, the Law…
SourceAdopted amendment to Network Act including content moderation requirements
On 20 May 2020, Bill No. 2024923, amending the Network Act (Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection) to prevent digital sex crimes, was adopted by the National Assembly of Korea. In particula…
SourceIntroduced amendment to Network Act including content moderation requirements
On 4 May 2020, Bill No. 2024923, amending the Network Act (Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection) to prevent digital sex crimes, was introduced in the National Assembly of Korea. In particu…
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