Republic of Korea: PIPC Investigation into Personal Data Processing by Major Overseas Direct Purchase Companies
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
07 Mar 2024 under deliberation
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
Announced PIPC Investigation into Personal Data Processing by Major Overseas Direct Purchase Companies
On 7 March 2024, the Personal Information Protection Committee (PIPC) of the Republic of Korea announced the commencement of an investigation into the collection and processing of personal information by major overseas direct purchase companies. The…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority