Republic of Korea: Personal Information Protection Commission's investigation into Worldcoin over potential data protection violations
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Personal Information Protection Commission announced Worldcoin's implementation of corrective orders following inspections
On 13 May 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission reported that 211 of 222 corrective orders issued to data processors and businesses between July and December 2025 have been implemented or have implementation plans submitted. It was st…
Personal Information Protection Commission issued fine of KRW 720 million against Worldcoin over violation of Personal Information Protection Act
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…
Personal Information Protection Commission 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…