PIPC publishes disciplinary recommendations criteria for Personal Information Protection Act violations

Original title: [고시] 개인정보 보호 법규 위반에 대한 징계권고 기준(개인정보위고시 제2026-16호, 2026.9.11. 시행) N

The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has published disciplinary recommendations criteria for violations of personal information protection laws through Notification No. 2026-16, effective September 11, 2026. This establishes standardized guidelines for recommending disciplinary measures against entities that breach personal information protection regulations. Organizations handling personal information in South Korea must align their compliance and enforcement procedures with these criteria to ensure consistent application of disciplinary measures.

What changed

• PIPC Notification No. 2026-16 establishes new disciplinary recommendations criteria for violations of the Personal Information Protection Act and related regulations
• The notification became effective on September 11, 2026, providing binding guidance on recommended disciplinary actions for regulatory breaches

Who is affected

Organizations operating in South Korea that handle personal information; regulatory authorities and enforcement bodies responsible for implementing disciplinary measures against violators; all entities subject to personal information protection regulations under Korean law

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