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PIPC strengthens response to personal data leaks at public institutions

South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission said it did not impose penalties in a case involving 2.96 million records at the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education because it fell under rules in force before September 2023, when fines did not apply without resident registration number leaks. The commission said it introduced fines of up to 2 billion won for public-sector leaks after September 2023 and will raise the maximum to 5 billion won from Sept. 11, 2026.