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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.

AI & Enterprise

PIPC launches probe into Google over leak of information on victims of digital sex crimes

South Korea\'s Personal Information Protection Commission said on Thursday it has launched an investigation into Google after media reports said deletion requests related to digital sex crime material provided to Google were disclosed on an external website. The commission said it is checking the scale, types and period of sensitive personal information provided to the site operator and how the damage occurred. It will also review potential violations of the Personal Information Protection Act.

Telecommunications & Media

Bamishimwi seeks corrections for 33,869 cases of digital sex crime content in H1 2026

The Broadcasting Media Communications Deliberation Committee requested corrective action such as deletion and access blocking for 33,869 cases of digital sex crime content in the first half of 2026. Illegal filming materials accounted for 18,604 cases, while deepfake sex crime videos totalled 15,179. The committee also reported 18,634 cases of voluntary measures by operators before formal review, up about 97 percent from a year earlier.