Korea PIPA
Also known as: PIPA, Korea PIPA, Korean Personal Information Protection Act, PIPC
Personal Information Protection Act (South Korea) — PIPC (Personal Information Protection Commission, South Korea)
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South Korea's data protection law, one of the strictest in Asia: consent-based by default, with breach notification, a data protection officer, restrictions on overseas transfer and turnover-based fines. The 2023 amendment added rights over automated decisions and moved the regime from sectoral rules into a single act enforced by the Commission.
Timeline
September 2026
Korea PIPA Low New document
PIPC publishes disciplinary recommendations criteria for Personal Information Protection Act violationsThe 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. …
Korea PIPA Low Guidance
PIPC announces criteria for reporting personal information protection violationsThe 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 …
Korea PIPA Low Guidance
PIPC announces revised administrative fines for Personal Information Protection Act violationsThe Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has published revised guidelines for calculating and imposing administrative fines for violations of South Korea's Personal Information Protection Act under …
Korea PIPA Medium New version
PIPC publishes revised rules on investigations and administrative measuresThe Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has published revised regulations governing its investigation and administrative enforcement procedures. The updated rules, which take effect on September 11, …
Korea PIPA Low Guidance
PIPC releases updated administrative fines criteria for Personal Information Protection Act violationsThe Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has published updated criteria for imposing administrative fines on violations of the Personal Information Protection Act through Notice No. 2026-12. …
Korea PIPA Medium Guidance
PIPC announces rules on designating personal information protection officers and recognizing experienceThe Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has issued an administrative notice establishing requirements for designating personal information protection officers and recognizing their experience qualifications. Organizations subject …
Korea PIPA Low Guidance
PIPC publishes guidance on public disclosure and disclosure orders for PIPA violationsThe Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has published official guidance on procedures for public disclosure and disclosure orders related to violations of the Personal Information Protection …
August 2026
Korea PIPA Low New document
Personal Information Protection Commission issues Notice on Personal Information Processing Methods No. 2026-…The Personal Information Protection Commission of South Korea has issued Notice No. 2026-10 regarding methods of personal information processing, effective August 20, 2026. The notice establishes …
July 2026
Korea PIPA Medium New version
Personal Information Protection Commission publishes Personal Information Security Measures Standards (Notice…The Personal Information Protection Commission of South Korea has published Notice No. 2026-9 establishing standards for personal information security measures, effective 1 July 2026. This notice …
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