Republic of Korea: PIPC investigation into 5 businesses regarding alleged violations of the Privacy Act
Progress
Current status
in force
14 Jun 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
other service provider
technological consumer goods
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in PIPC investigation of 5 businesses regarding violations of the Privacy Act
On 14 June 2023, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) fined Dreamers Ltd., Gosia Academy, Musinsa Co., Bilbax.com Inc., and Linical Korea Ltd. for violations of the Personal Information Protection Act. The collective fines and penal…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority