Progress

Current status
in force
16 Oct 2023 in force
12 Oct 2023 adopted
14 Aug 2023 processing consultation
26 Jul 2023 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

16 Oct 2023
in force

Implemented regulations on overseas transfer of personal information

On 16 October 2023, the regulations on the overseas transfer of personal information came into effect. The regulations outline details related to the overseas transfer expert committee, criteria for cross-border data transfer requirements and infor…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority
12 Oct 2023
adopted

Adopted regulations on overseas transfer of personal information

On 12 October 2023, the Personal Information Protection Commission adopted the regulations on the overseas transfer of personal information. The regulations outline details related to the overseas transfer expert committee, criteria for cross-borde…

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority
14 Aug 2023
processing consultation

Closed consultation on draft regulations on overseas transfer of personal information

On 14 August 2023, the Korean Personal Information Protection Committee (PIPC) closed its consultation on the draft regulations on overseas transfer of personal information . The regulations aim to establish a procedure for certification for the ove…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority
26 Jul 2023
in consultation

Opened consultation on draft regulations on overseas transfer of personal information

On 26 July 2023, the Korean Personal Information Protection Committee (PIPC) opened a consultation on the draft regulations on overseas transfer of personal information until 14 August 2023. The regulations aim to establish a procedure for certifica…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority