Republic of Korea: Personal Information Protection Commission adopted preventive-centred personal information management system transformation plan

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Personal Information Protection Commission adopted preventive-centred personal information management system transformation plan

On 22 May 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) adopted the preventive-centred personal information management system transformation plan, introducing a shift from reactive enforcement to a risk-based preventive data protection…

Scope

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

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2026-05-12
under deliberation

On 12 May 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission reported to the Presidential Cabinet…

2026-05-22
in force

On 22 May 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) adopted the preventive-centre…