The Broadcasting and Media Commission (BMC) has requested a police investigation into companies suspected of illegally providing portable tracking devices that have been misused in serious crimes such as stalking.
The BMC stated that it referred three companies to the police for allegedly offering services that collect and utilize location information without proper registration as a location information business or notification as a location-based service provider, in violation of the 'Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information.'
Under the relevant law, operating a location information business without registration can result in up to five years in prison or fines of up to 50 million won, while operating a location-based service without notification can lead to up to three years in prison or fines of up to 30 million won.
Previously, the BMC conducted a survey of 49 companies that sell tracking devices, which are popular on major online shopping platforms.
The BMC plans to continue monitoring compliance with relevant laws regarding the registration of location information businesses, notification of location-based services, and the implementation of location information protection measures.
Kim Jong-cheol, chairman of the BMC, stated, "We will strengthen oversight to ensure that location information is not leaked or misused by unregistered and unreported businesses, creating a safe usage environment. We will also respond strictly by referring any violations to investigative authorities for further action."
Under the relevant law, operating a location information business without registration can result in up to five years in prison or fines of up to 50 million won, while operating a location-based service without notification can lead to up to three years in prison or fines of up to 30 million won.
Previously, the BMC conducted a survey of 49 companies that sell tracking devices, which are popular on major online shopping platforms.
The BMC plans to continue monitoring compliance with relevant laws regarding the registration of location information businesses, notification of location-based services, and the implementation of location information protection measures.
Kim Jong-cheol, chairman of the BMC, stated, "We will strengthen oversight to ensure that location information is not leaked or misused by unregistered and unreported businesses, creating a safe usage environment. We will also respond strictly by referring any violations to investigative authorities for further action."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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