Republic of Korea: PIPC Investigation into STG24 Co. over alleged violations of personal information protection regulations

Progress

Current status
in force
24 Apr 2024 in force

Scope

Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

24 Apr 2024
in force

Issued ruling in PIPC Investigation into STG24 Co. over alleged violations of personal information protection regulations

On 24 April 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) conducted its 7th plenary session, where it resolved to impose sanctions on six businesses for failing to adhere to the Personal Information Protection Act. The PIPC imposed a p…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority