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South Korea issues personal-data transmission guidelines for MyData initiative

( May 7, 2025, 07:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: South Korea's privacy regulator has released comprehensive guidelines detailing the personal information transmission rights that underpin the MyData system. According to the Personal Information Protection Commission, the guidelines outline data-portability mechanisms enabling individuals to securely transfer their information to themselves or specialized institutions. Users can download their data directly from information providers' websites or authorize representatives to do so on their behalf. The framework incorporates strong security protections including multi-factor authentication and CAPTCHA to prevent breaches. By expanding beyond the financial and public sectors to all industries, the MyData initiative strengthens individuals' control over their personal data while ensuring secure, responsible management across the digital ecosystem.The guidelines and PIPC statement, in Korean, are attached....

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