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Personal Information Protection Commission

Supervises the Act on the Protection of Personal Information.

What this authority does

Issues guidelines, receives breach reports, and manages the adequacy arrangement with the European Union.

Services for the public

  • Breach reporting
  • Guidelines
  • Cross-border transfer rules

Before you contact this authority

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