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Consent and privacy law in 대한민êµ
Personal Information Protection Act since 2011, with major amendments from 2020 and 2023
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Who must comply
Any personal information controller that processes personal information of individuals in South Korea.
Penalties
Fines up to 3 percent of relevant revenue for serious violations under the amended Act
Key obligations
- Obtain specific, informed prior consent for collection and use
- Get separate consent for sensitive and unique identifying data
- Provide clear notice and itemized consent choices
- Honor access, correction, deletion and processing-suspension rights
- Report data breaches to the commission and affected individuals
Local guidance
- Use separate opt-in consent for collection, sharing, and transfers
- Account for new portability and automated decision rights
- Provide notices in Korean
- Rely on EU adequacy for transfers
How ConsentX helps
- Itemized, separate opt-in consent capture
- Distinct flows for sensitive and identifying data
- Geo-aware banner for Korean visitors
- Rights request workflow with evidence
- Region rule engine tuned for South Korea
We value your privacy
We ask for your consent before any non-essential cookie, with the rules that apply in your region.
This page is a plain-English summary for general information and is not legal advice. Confirm your obligations with qualified local counsel.
How to comply with South Korea using ConsentX
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Scan your website
Run a free scan to find every cookie and tracker on your site, so you know exactly what needs consent under South Korea.
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Show a geo-aware consent banner
Add the ConsentX banner. It detects each visitor region and shows the consent experience that South Korea requires, automatically.
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Block trackers until consent
Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.
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Record tamper-evident proof
Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a South Korea audit.
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Handle data requests on time
Use the built-in DSAR workflow with SLA timers to answer access, deletion and opt-out requests within the legal deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Is South Korea's PIPA strict on consent?+
Yes. PIPA has traditionally required separate opt-in consent for collection, third party provision, and overseas transfer, often using itemised checkboxes, making it one of Asia's stricter regimes.
Does South Korea have EU adequacy?+
Yes. South Korea holds an EU adequacy decision, allowing personal data to flow from the EU to South Korea with safeguards.