The government has established a legal framework for data sharing between public institutions and private corporations. The core of the initiative mandates that data accumulated during government projects be linked to the 'AI hub' and strengthens collaboration between the government and private entities in data sharing.
On October 13, the Ministry of Science and ICT announced that amendments to the 'Basic Law on Artificial Intelligence' and the 'Basic Law on Data Industry Promotion and Utilization' were approved in a Cabinet meeting.
The amendments clarify the management and utilization system for AI training data within the AI Basic Law. It is essential that AI training data generated during government projects be linked and provided to the AI hub.
However, if project implementers determine that data sharing could violate trade secrets, infringe on personal information or copyrights, or pose national security risks as defined by presidential decree, they may choose not to share or provide the data.
The amendments also enhance data sharing between private corporations and public institutions. The Ministry of Science and ICT can now request cooperation from private entities for data sharing necessary for establishing and operating a 'win-win' framework, while public institutions are mandated to comply.
The amendments include provisions for the government to provide administrative, financial, and technical support necessary for data sharing and provision.
The government plans to implement these amendments starting in April 2027. The Ministry of Science and ICT also intends to work on revising subordinate regulations in line with these legal changes.
Um Yeol, head of the AI Policy Office at the Ministry of Science and ICT, stated, 'To enhance our AI competitiveness, it is crucial to secure high-quality AI training data and establish a foundation that allows citizens to easily find and utilize the data they need. This legal amendment will strengthen the national AI data utilization framework and support the development of the AI industry.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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