South Korea has implemented data protection legislation that applies across sectors in South Korea. Companies subject to the law in South Korea should be familiar with all relevant privacy and data security laws or regulations, including those listed below.
National Data Protection Authority - Other Government Agencies
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS)
Privacy Laws and Regulations
National-Federal Laws and Regulations
Personal Information Protection Act (Act No. 10465)
Enforcement Ordinances (Presidential Decree No. 25840)
Enforcement Rules (MOSPA Order No. 241)
PIPC Standards for measures to ensure the safety of Personal Information
The Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, Etc.
Sectoral Privacy Laws and Regulations
Use and Protection of Credit Information Act (2008)
Act on Financial Transactions with Real Name and Guarantee of Secrecy (1997)
(economic laws section)
Anti-Spam Laws and Regulations
Consumer Protection Act on Electronic Transaction, amended in 2012
