PIPC announces criteria for reporting personal information protection violations

Original title: [고시] 개인정보 보호 법규 위반에 대한 고발 기준(개인정보위고시 제2026-15호, 2026.9.11. 시행) N

The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) of South Korea has published official criteria for reporting violations of personal information protection laws through Notification No. 2026-15, effective from September 11, 2026. These criteria establish standardized procedures and thresholds for identifying and reporting non-compliance with personal information protection regulations. Organizations subject to South Korean personal information protection laws must align their violation reporting and escalation procedures with these newly established criteria.

What changed

• PIPC Notification No. 2026-15 establishes official criteria for reporting violations of personal information protection laws in South Korea, effective September 11, 2026

Who is affected

Organizations and individuals subject to South Korean personal information protection laws; data protection officers and compliance personnel responsible for reporting violations to regulatory authorities.

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