Republic of Korea: PIPC investigation into 11 businesses regarding alleged violations of the Personal Information Protection Act
Progress
Current status
in force
26 May 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in PIPC investigation of 11 businesses regarding violations of the Personal Information Protection Act
On 26 May 2023, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) fined 11 companies, including JT Communications, Qoo10, Integration Co, and T Map Mobility for violations of the Personal Information Protection Act. The collective fines and pena…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority