Republic of Korea: Personal Information Commission investigation into Worldcoin for potential data protection violations
Progress
Current status
in force
26 Sep 2024 in force
29 Feb 2024 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in PIPC investigation into Worldcoin's collection and processing of personal data
On 26 September 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission of South Korea issued a ruling imposing a fine of KRW 720 million and KRW 379 million against Worldcoin Foundation and Tools for Humanity Corporation respectively for violating the…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Announced investigation into Worldcoin's collection and processing of personal data
On 29 February 2024, the Personal Information Protection Committee of the Republic of Korea initiated an investigation into Worldcoin, a digital payment provider, following complaints about the company's collection and processing of personal data, i…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority