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PIPC announces revised administrative fine guidelines for PIPA violations

Original title: [고시] 개인정보 보호법 위반에 대한 과태료 부과기준(개인정보위고시 제2026-14호, 2026.9.11. 시행) N

Published
Source: pipc.go.kr
Effective
Not stated
Deadline
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Framework: Korea PIPA
Personal Information Protection Act (Act No. 21445, in force 11 September 2026) source
in 120 days
AI development special rules (Act No. 21910) take effect source

Why it matters

The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has issued revised administrative fine assessment guidelines under Notice No. 2026-14, effective September 11, 2026. These guidelines establish updated criteria for calculating and imposing fines for violations of the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). Organizations and individuals subject to PIPA must review the new fine calculation methodology to understand potential financial penalties for non-compliance.

What changed

  • PIPC issues updated administrative fine assessment guidelines under Notice No. 2026-14, replacing previous fine assessment criteria for PIPA violations

Who is affected

All organizations and individuals processing personal information in South Korea and subject to the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)

What to do

AI-assisted summary of the official document; the official text prevails. Not legal advice.