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Google leaks data on victims\' requests to delete digital sex crime content, South Korea reviews legal liability

South Korea confirmed that Google leaked to an external website information submitted by victims of digital sex crimes and support organisations seeking deletion of abusive content. The government said it is reviewing whether legal violations occurred and whether Google bears legal responsibility, separate from the company’s pledge to prevent a recurrence. Authorities blocked exposed information in stages and ordered emergency takedowns of related posts while widening checks into past leaks.

Telecommunications & Media

Talks on amending Korea information network act to target AI character chats take shape

South Korea is moving toward legislation that would impose specific duties on operators of generative AI chatbots popular with teenagers, including age verification, parental consent and limits on use. A parliamentary committee has referred a related amendment to a subcommittee, and a government panel has voiced support for the bill’s intent and the need for detailed protections. The proposal would expand protections to all minors and set requirements for restricting use, providing conversation records and responding to risk reports.

Telecommunications & Media

Up to 6 percent fines on illegal spam sales take effect Oct 1

A system to impose fines of up to 6 percent of related sales on illegal spam senders and businesses that neglect prevention obligations will take effect next month. The Broadcasting Media and Communications Commission approved a revised enforcement decree and a related notice setting detailed measures for information and communications service providers. Fines will range from 1 to 6 percent, with benchmark amounts of 100 million to 2 billion won when sales are hard to calculate.