Republic of Korea: PIPC investigation into Backpacker regarding violation of safety measures under the Personal Information Protection Act
Progress
Current status
in force
23 Nov 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in investigation into Backpacker regarding violation of safety measures under the Personal Information Protection Act
On 23 November 2023, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) issued a decision on the investigation of Backpacker for violation of Article 29 of the Personal Information Protection Act. The PIPC found that the company failed to take th…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority