South Korea Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
The South Korea Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA, as amended 2023) is South Korea's comprehensive data protection law. Administered by the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), it establishes data processing principles, individual rights, controller obligations, and cross-border transfer provisions. The 2023 amendments align PIPA more closely with GDPR including provisions for automated decision-making, data portability, and mandatory DPOs for large processors.
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Framework Domains (8)
Chapter I — General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art.1 | Purpose |
| Art.2 | Definitions |
| Art.3 | Cybersecurity Policy |
| Art.4 | Credit Information Business Licensing |
| Art.8 | Prohibited Acts |
| HUN-1 | Purpose and Scope |
| HUN-2 | Definitions |
| HUN-3 | Fundamental Rules |
| URY-1 | Fundamental Right (Article 1) |
| URY-2 | Scope and Definitions (Article 2–4) |
Chapter II — Establishment of Personal Information Protection Policies
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 7-8 | Composition and Operation of PIPC |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
Chapter III — Processing of Personal Information
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 15 | Cybersecurity Requirements |
| Art. 17 | Governance Structure |
| Art. 18 | Central Bank Supervision |
| Art. 22 | Suspension and Revocation |
| Art. 23 | Transitional Provisions |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 26 | Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing |
| Art. 28-2 | Pseudonymised Information Processing |
Chapter IV — Safe Management of Personal Information
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 29 | Safety Measures |
| Art. 30 | Privacy Policy |
| Art. 31 | Designation of Chief Privacy Officer |
| Art. 34 | Notification of Personal Information Breach |
| Art. 34-2 | Personal Information Impact Assessment |
Chapter IX — Penal Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 70 | Criminal Penalties for False Consent |
| Art. 71 | Criminal Penalties for Unlawful Processing |
| Art. 75 | Administrative Fines |
Chapter V — Rights of the Information Subject
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 35 | Right of Access |
| Art. 36 | Right to Correction or Deletion |
| Art. 37 | Right to Suspension of Processing |
| Art. 37-2 | Right to Data Portability |
| Art. 39 | Compensation for Damages |
Chapter VI — Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 40 | Establishment and Composition |
| Art. 43 | Mediation of Disputes |
| Art. 49 | Collective Dispute Resolution |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Korea Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)?
South Korea Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) is a compliance framework from South Korea with 8 domains and 43 controls. The South Korea Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA, as amended 2023) is South Korea's comprehensive data protection law. Administered by the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), it establishes data processing principles, individual rights, controller obligations, and cross-border transfer provisions. The 2023 amendments align PIPA more closely with GDPR including provisions for automated decision-making, data portability, and mandatory DPOs for large processors. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does South Korea Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) have?
South Korea Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) has 43 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Chapter I — General Provisions (15 controls), Chapter III — Processing of Personal Information (8 controls), Chapter IV — Safe Management of Personal Information (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does South Korea Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) map to?
South Korea Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) maps to 628 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience (49% coverage), Australia Consumer Data Right — Banking (CDR) (49% coverage), Chile Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 21.719) (47% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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