Progress

Current status
in force
12 Mar 2025 in force
10 Jun 2024 processing consultation
30 Apr 2024 under deliberation
30 Apr 2024 in consultation

Scope

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

Timeline of events

12 Mar 2025
in force

Personal Information Protection Commission implemented MyData system to enhance personal data control

On 12 March 2025, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced the full implementation of South Korea's MyData system, following its introduction through an amendment to the Personal Information Protection Act in March 2023. The M…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority
10 Jun 2024
processing consultation

Closed consultation on the Proposed Amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act

On 10 June 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) closes its consultation on the Proposed Amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act. The amendments aim to facilitate the promotion of MyData …

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority
30 Apr 2024
under deliberation

Announced PIPC Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act for MyData Promotion

On 30 April 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced an amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act. This legislative action aims to facilitate the promotion of MyData across various se…

Source
Event type order
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority
30 Apr 2024
in consultation

Opened consultation on the Proposed Amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act

On 30 April 2024, the Korean Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) opened a consultation on the Proposed Amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act until 10 June 2024. The amendments aim to facilitate…

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