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AI & Enterprise
Scraping block row flares ahead of personal data transfer demand right rollout
A personal data transfer demand system, legislated in advance and delayed for more than six months, has become contentious as its grace period ends. Concerns spread that transfers via scraping would be blocked, prompting debate led by fintech firms after the Supreme Court announced it would block unauthorised scraping of its servers from Aug. 20. The Personal Information Protection Commission says the system does not ban scraping outright but requires prior consultation and aims to move to API-based transfers.
Finance
PIPC will not impose blanket block on scraping, easing fintech concerns
South Korea\'s Personal Information Protection Commission expanded pre-consultation support on public data scraping to include smaller firms and companies without mydata qualifications, as the right to request personal data transfers nears rollout. The commission said scraping would not be blocked across the board from Aug. 20, and existing services can continue while public agencies and businesses move in stages to safer transfer methods.
AI & Enterprise
PIPC to take third-round applications for prior consultations for data portability agents
South Korea\'s Personal Information Protection Commission will accept third-round applications from Aug. 11 to 31 for support in prior consultations for agents that can request personal data transfers on behalf of individuals. The commission said the round aims to identify additional demand after pilot operations found scraping needs across sectors. Eligible applicants include small businesses and firms without mydata qualifications. The commission plans consultations to support safer transitions from scraping and allow temporary continuation during talks.
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AI & Enterprise
Privacy breach fines of up to 10 percent of revenue put telecoms\' security investment to the test
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Telecommunications & Media
KT spared from \'fine shock\' but task of restoring trust remains
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Telecommunications & Media
PIPC fines KT 54 billion won, files complaint over obstruction
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Finance
Cucon, Koscom cooperate on converting public data to standard APIs
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Telecommunications & Media
Complex calculus for KT hacking fine puts revenue base, severity in focus
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AI & Enterprise
Concerns grow over AI-driven security threats after OpenAI model hacks Hugging Face in testing
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AI & Enterprise
PIPC fines TikTok and Apple over collection and use of personal data without legal basis
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Telecommunications & Media
KT launches personal data protection advisory committee, holds first meeting
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Games & Commerce
Game companies shift ESG focus to security and user rights
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Telecommunications & Media
KT hacking fine decision seen in July, focus on whether uncertainty eases
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AI & Enterprise
PIPC fines Bithumb 210 million won for violating overseas transfer of personal data
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AI & Enterprise
Why South Korea\'s privacy watchdog hit Coupang with a record fine
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Crypto
DAXA flags 12 illegal digital asset operators, requests police investigation
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AI & Enterprise
Retriever raises pre-seed funding to speed development of AI-based security certification automation solution
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AI & Enterprise
AI framework act cannot stop Mythos, calls grow for resilience-focused regulation