( October 2, 2026, 03:38 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: South Korea’s privacy regulator will overhaul how it handles data-breach and privacy-violation cases, introducing differentiated case management, faster procedures and greater transparency as reported incidents increase sharply. The Personal Information Protection Commission said Friday major cases, including breaches affecting at least 1 million people or raising significant public concern, will receive concentrated resources and generally be handled within 12 months, while ordinary and minor cases will target six- and three-month timelines. The regulator will also expand subcommittee handling of lower-value penalty cases, initially those involving expected fines of 100 million won ($74,000) or less, while strengthening notice, explanation and response rights during investigations. It also plans broader disclosure of case-processing data and penalty calculations, alongside specialist training, forensic tools and an AI-searchable investigation database.Statement and related document are attached (in Korean)....
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