Kim Jong-cheol Proposes CI Expiration Policy Amid Ongoing Data Breaches

by PARK, JONG-HO Posted : October 12, 2026, 12:04Updated : October 12, 2026, 12:04

Kim Jong-cheol, chairman of the Broadcast Media and Communications Commission, stated on October 12 that he is pursuing a policy to implement an expiration system for linked information (CI) to address vulnerabilities related to personal data breaches.


During a National Assembly audit of the commission, Kim responded to questions from Rep. Kim Seon-min of the Justice Innovation Party regarding the introduction of CI renewal rights and the protection of user choice concerning CI. He explained, "We are preparing for legislative improvements related to CI and are currently reviewing various options."


Rep. Kim requested that the commission submit responses regarding CI renewal rights before the comprehensive audit of the commission, to which Kim Jong-cheol replied, "We will do so."





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