Google implements security safeguards for South Korean map-data export
( November 13, 2026, 06:34 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Google has implemented security safeguards linked to South Korea’s approval to export detailed map data, the South Korean government said Friday. An interagency panel said it had reviewed compliance with conditions attached to the export of 1:5,000-scale maps, confirming that Google had implemented restrictions on displaying coordinates for South Korean territory across Google Maps and Google Earth. Google has also signed an agreement with a local partner to receive government-screened imagery and map data. It must replace existing imagery upon receiving the screened images, which will conceal military and security facilities. Google has also set up a round-the-clock response team that handles government requests and transfers security issues to Google’s headquarters. Google must take action to resolve security issues raised by the government within one business day after a security incident is referred to its headquarters. The statement is attached (in Korean)....
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