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South Korea × Technology, Data & Cyber
Technology, Data & Cyber in South Korea
Data, cyber and technology rules for running a digital business internationally. In South Korea, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Technology, Data & Cyber professional in South Korea for you.
No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.
Bring a requirement →South Korea at a glanceEast Asia
Seoul · Wednesday 11 November
01:24
Local time
- Currency
- KRW
- Working week
- Monday – Friday
- Dialling code
- +82
- Region
- East Asia
What the rules say in South Korea
Technology, Data & Cyber, the essentials
From the South Korea market guide: the points that matter most for technology, data & cyber, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research100% of statements checked against a source10 checked against an official source35 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-19Not yet professionally reviewed
The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) is the principal statute on processing personal information, and the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) is the principal regulator.
Chambers and Partners (Dentons Lee) · checked 2026-10-19Lawful bases for transferring personal information abroad include separate consent from the data subject and standard contractual clauses or other recognised safeguards.
Other bases may apply; details not stated in the source.Chambers and Partners (Dentons Lee) · checked 2026-10-19Within the PIPC, the International Cooperation Division handles matters concerning cross-border transfer of personal information.
Personal Information Protection Commission · checked 2026-10-19The AI Basic Act took effect in January 2026, with the Ministry of Science and ICT setting a grace period of at least one year before administrative fines are actively imposed.
Chambers and Partners (Dentons Lee) · checked 2026-10-19A PIPA amendment creating an AI special exemption is targeted for final approval by the fourth quarter of 2026.
Pending; not in force at 19 October 2026.Chambers and Partners (Dentons Lee) · checked 2026-10-19
Read the full guide: Data protection, cyber and digital
Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Map technology and data flows
- 02Identify privacy, cybersecurity and localisation requirements
- 03Review technology contracts and vendor dependencies
- 04Coordinate practical compliance across relevant markets
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before technology, data & cyber work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
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Cases
What clients bring to Technology, Data & Cyber
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in South Korea.
Urgent We've been hit by ransomware. What do we do now?Cybercrime, data breaches & AI disputesCan we send customer or employee data to another country?Cybercrime, data breaches & AI disputesWhat are our cyber and privacy obligations in each country?Cybercrime, data breaches & AI disputesWe've had a data breach affecting people in several countries. What must we do?Cybercrime, data breaches & AI disputesCan we move customer or employee data to another country?Cybercrime, data breaches & AI disputesFalse or harmful content about us is spreading online. Can we remove it?Copyright, media & digital content rightsAre we using AI lawfully in all the countries we operate in?Cybercrime, data breaches & AI disputesUrgent A supplier's cyber incident has interrupted our operationsCybercrime, data breaches & AI disputesUrgent A regulator is investigating our website's consent practicesCybercrime, data breaches & AI disputesUrgent A chatbot has published defamatory or false statementsCybercrime, data breaches & AI disputes
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