Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission is expanding MyData integration across all sectors.
The revised regulation enables consumers to securely manage and utilize their personal data beyond finance.
Implementation began with a stakeholder meeting on April 3, 2024, and ongoing support is planned.
The Personal Information Protection Commission has overhauled Korea’s pseudonymized data processing guidelines.
Key changes include a standardized risk-based assessment system and reduced documentation requirements.
The revised guidelines were announced on March 31 and reflect recent AI and data environment changes.
Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission is advancing privacy policy standards for generative AI services.
The initiative aims to improve transparency, clarity, and user accessibility in handling personal data.
A revised guideline and explanatory sessions are scheduled for April 2025.
The Personal Information Protection Commission highlighted serious privacy risks from scraping on public medical institution websites.
On June 16, a forum was held at Gwanghwamun Press Center with the National Health Insurance Service and others to discuss countermeasures and safety improvements.
Authorities are pushing for an API-based system and regulatory changes, including amendments to the Personal Information Protection Act.