AI & Enterprise
PIPC fines Bithumb 210 million won for violating overseas transfer of personal data
South Korea\'s Personal Information Protection Commission on June 24 imposed a 210 million won fine on Bithumb for violating rules on overseas transfers of personal data and approved an order to take corrective steps to meet legal requirements. The commission launched an investigation after questions were raised during a 2025 parliamentary audit about the legality of personal data transfers linked to sharing an order book. It also established privacy guidelines for blockchain services.
