South Korea PIPA Compliance Services

PIPA Compliance Services

Applicability Assessment

Understand your organization’s obligations under PIPA with a tailored applicability assessment. Our analysis determines whether PIPA applies to your data processing activities and identifies key compliance requirements. Gain clear, actionable insights to confidently navigate South Korea’s regulatory framework.

Prior Consent and Purpose Limitation Compliance

VeraSafe can review your data collection practices to ensure compliance with PIPA’s strict prior consent requirements and purpose limitation principles. We can assist in developing transparent consent management strategies that align with South Korea’s regulatory standards and enforcement trends.

Cross-Border Data Transfer Compliance

VeraSafe can help you navigate PIPA’s strict transfer requirements, including obtaining valid consent (if applicable), implementing adequate safeguards, and meeting regulatory obligations. Our attorneys and privacy professionals can provide clear guidance on structuring compliant data transfer mechanisms that minimizing risk while supporting international operations.

Data Localization and Industry-Specific Requirements

In South Korea, there are data localization requirements for certain sectors, for example financial institutions. These requirements are aimed at protecting particular types of sensitive information. VeraSafe can help determine whether your organization is subject to these requirements and develop compliance strategies.

Security and Encryption Compliance

PIPA requires organizations to implement specific security measures when storing and transmitting personal data, including access control, encryption technology, and implementation of security programs. VeraSafe can assist in assessing security policies, developing encryption protocols, and ensuring compliance with PIPA’s technical safeguards.

Contract Review and Vendor Management

Organizations outsourcing personal data processing must conduct due diligence and ensure compliance with PIPA’s strict vendor management requirements. VeraSafe can review and draft outsourcing agreements, vendor contracts, and data processing agreements (DPAs) to ensure compliance with PIPA’s requirements on third-party data processing, security controls, and liability provisions.

Data Breach Response

VeraSafe can help your organization establish a PIPA-compliant breach response plan, ensuring timely notification to regulators and affected individuals when required. We can assist in risk assessment, reporting, and implementing preventive measures.

Data Protection Officer (DPO) Advisory Services

While VeraSafe cannot serve as a DPO in South Korea, we can provide guidance and training to support organizations in fulfilling their DPO obligations. We can assist with compliance assessments, policy development, and ongoing privacy governance.

Regulatory Engagement and Compliance Monitoring

VeraSafe can help prepare your organization for audits, respond to regulatory inquiries from the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), and implement monitoring frameworks to track ongoing compliance with PIPA.

FAQs

What is PIPA?

The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) is South Korea’s primary data protection law, regulating the collection, use, and processing of personal data by both public and private entities. Enacted in 2011 and strengthened through amendments, PIPA imposes strict obligations on businesses, government agencies, and other organizations to safeguard personal information. The law mandates transparency in data processing, requires valid consent for data collection in certain cases, and grants individuals key rights, including access, correction, and deletion of their data.

Who Is subject to South Korea’s PIPA?

PIPA applies to any entity—whether domestic or foreign—that processes the personal information of South Korean individuals. This includes companies collecting, storing, or utilizing personal data from South Korean individuals, regardless of physical presence in the country.

What are the consequences of noncompliance with PIPA?

Violating PIPA can result in substantial administrative fines, criminal penalties, and enforcement actions by the PIPC. Organizations may face suspension of data processing activities, reputational damage, and potential civil liability for noncompliance. VeraSafe provides legal risk assessments and compliance remediation strategies to mitigate exposure to regulatory penalties.

Matthew Joseph

CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, FIP

Managing Director

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Jim Cormier

CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP

Senior Vice President and Head of Professional Services

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