Republic of Korea: Personal Information Protection Commission amendment to Enforcement Decree of Personal Information Protection Act enters into force

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Personal Information Protection Commission amendment to Enforcement Decree of Personal Information Protection Act enters into force

On 2 October 2025, the amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act entered into force. The amendment aims to strengthen the domestic agent system for overseas businesses and expand obligations for local government-…

Scope

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

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2025-08-20
under deliberation

On 20 August 2025, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced a proposed amend…

2025-09-16
adopted

On 16 September 2025, the Cabinet approved the amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Personal …

2025-10-02
in force

On 2 October 2025, the amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection A…