Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection
Network Act — Act No. 19310
Imposes data protection, security, and user consent obligations on operators of information and communications networks in South Korea. One of Asia's earliest comprehensive internet regulatory frameworks.
South Korea's comprehensive data protection law, one of the strictest in Asia. It requires explicit consent for most data processing, mandates data breach notification, and imposes criminal penalties for violations. Applies to all public and private entities processing personal information in South Korea.
