Index
Data PrivacySouth Korea

Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)

Summary

One of the world's strictest data protection regimes, governing the processing of personal information by almost all entities and individuals in South Korea.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to be informed of the processing of personal information
  • 02.
    Right to decide whether or not to give consent
  • 03.
    Right to suspend the processing of personal information

Penalties

  • 01.
    Criminal penalties including imprisonment for up to 5 years
  • 02.
    Fines up to 50 million Won
  • 03.
    Surcharges of up to 3% of total revenue for illegal cross-border transfers

Verified Citations

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