Republic of Korea: Issued PIPC’s note on expansion of measures to ensure the safety of personal information

On 20 June 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) issued a note on the measures to ensure personal information security expanded to all personal information handlers. The PIPC noted that from 15 September 2024, it will enforce enhanced security measures for all personal information processors. The initiative follows the revision of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act and the standards for ensuring the security of personal information, aiming to unify security measures across online and offline entities. The updated regulations mandate six security measures for all personal information processors, including restricted access after failed authentication attempts and mandatory monthly inspections of access logs. Additionally, public system operating agencies are required to adhere to ten specific security measures, such as access control management. The expansion of security measures applies to large enterprises and SMEs handling significant volumes of personal information and aims to mitigate risks associated with the processing of personal data.