The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has initiated an investigation into a data breach involving CU convenience store's delivery service. Evidence of a hacking incident that compromised customer information has been confirmed, raising concerns about the scale of the breach and the adequacy of safety measures in place.
According to Yonhap News on June 15, the PIPC has been investigating BGF Networks, which operates CU's delivery service, since June 9.
The commission is working to ascertain the specifics of the breach and the extent of the damage. It will also examine whether BGF Networks complied with legal obligations regarding safety measures and breach notification requirements under the Personal Information Protection Act.
BGF Networks confirmed on June 4 that personal information had been leaked due to a hacking attack and stated that it had implemented corrective measures. The company publicly announced the breach on its website on June 5 and reported the incident to relevant authorities, including the PIPC and the Korea Internet & Security Agency.
The leaked information includes usernames, passwords, names, birthdates, genders, addresses, email addresses, and mobile phone numbers.
The PIPC plans to take action in accordance with relevant laws if any violations are identified during the investigation.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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