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PIPC to Hold Policy Forum on 9th, Discussing Prevention-Focused Protection System and AI Security

PolicyNovember 3, 20261 min read

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) will hold a policy forum on June 9 about shifting to a prevention-first privacy system and using AI to fight cyber threats. The event is in Seoul and expects about 450 people.

What is happening

The PIPC will hold its '2026 Personal Information Policy Forum' in Yangjae, Seoul, together with the Korea Council of Chief Privacy Officers. The theme is building a privacy system that people can trust and feel safe with. Talks will cover stronger duties for company CEOs and privacy officers (CPOs), more spending on early security, and how to respond to AI-based attacks.

Key numbers and facts

The forum is on the 9th of the month, and the announcement was made on the 3rd.
About 450 people are expected, including government and private privacy officers and members of the public.
A revised privacy law took effect on September 11. It lets regulators fine a company up to 10% of its total sales for repeated or serious violations.
If a company made early privacy investments and was not seriously careless, the law now requires a reduced fine.

Background

South Korea has changed its privacy law to focus on preventing problems before they happen, rather than only punishing them afterward. The new rules push company leaders to take direct responsibility and to spend money on protection early. The forum will share how the government and companies are responding.

Why it matters

Big fines can now reach a large share of a company's sales, so businesses have a strong reason to protect personal data. The forum shows how the rules work in practice. It also shows how AI is changing the way attacks happen and how security companies may need to respond.

What to watch

Which companies and public agencies present their plans at the forum.
How security companies describe autonomous AI defense systems.
Whether experts agree on how to make prevention-based privacy protection last.
How companies adjust their spending and leadership roles under the revised law.

Glossary

Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC): South Korea's government body that sets and enforces rules for protecting personal data.
Korea Council of Chief Privacy Officers: A group of privacy officers from Korean companies and public groups that works on privacy practices.

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