Republic of Korea: PIPC Investigation into LG U+ Co regarding leakage of personal information
Progress
Current status
in force
12 Jul 2023 in force
23 Jan 2023 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued PIPC ruling in investigation into LG U+ Co regarding leakage of personal information
On 12 July 2023, the Korean Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) issued a ruling regarding their investigation into LG U+ Co., a mobile network operator, concerning a breach of personal information. The investigation revealed approximat…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Announced investigation into LG U+ Co regarding a personal information leakage accident
On 23 January 2023, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) initiated an investigation into LG U+ Co. concerning a breach of personal information. The PIPC aims to determine the instances of data leakage and the data protection measure…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority