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KOREA LEGAL INSIGHT
Preparation for the upcoming amendment to Korea’s Personal Information Protection Act
September 7, 2026

The amendment to Korea’s Personal Information Protection Act (the “Amendment”) is expected to take effect on September 11, 2026.

Companies should take note that the Amendment is intended to elevate the responsibility for personal information protection from a matter handled primarily by the Chief Privacy Officer (“CPO”) to a matter requiring oversight at the level of the board of directors (“BOD”).  This may have implications on the scope of potential liability of the directors under the Korean Commercial Act.   

 
1. Changes under the Amendment
2. Matters that need to be reported to the BOD
3. Practical consideration for the reporting to the BOD
4. Penalties for violation
 

 
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