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PIPC publishes disciplinary recommendation standards for personal data protection law violations
Original title: [고시] 개인정보 보호 법규 위반에 대한 징계권고 기준(개인정보위고시 제2026-16호, 2026.9.11. 시행) N
- Published
- Source: pipc.go.kr
- Effective
- Not stated
- Deadline
- Not stated
- 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) issued new disciplinary recommendation standards for violations of personal data protection regulations, effective September 11, 2026. These standards establish criteria for recommending disciplinary actions against organizations that breach personal information protection laws. Organizations handling personal data must align their compliance and governance frameworks with the new penalty recommendation guidelines to minimize enforcement risks.
What changed
- PIPC Notification No. 2026-16 establishes formal disciplinary recommendation standards for personal data protection law violations, taking effect on September 11, 2026
- The notification provides criteria for determining appropriate disciplinary recommendations for organizations that violate personal information protection regulations
- Standards define the framework under which the PIPC will recommend disciplinary measures to relevant authorities for non-compliance with data protection laws
Who is affected
All organizations and entities handling personal information in South Korea subject to PIPC jurisdiction and the Personal Information Protection Act
What to do
AI-assisted summary of the official document; the official text prevails. Not legal advice.