Gunpo Mayor Han Dae-hee stated on September 28 that "once personal data is leaked, it can lead to serious secondary damages such as financial loss, privacy invasion, and identity theft, making prevention crucial."
Mayor Han made these remarks during a public awareness campaign held in Sanbon Rodeo Street to mark 'Personal Data Protection Day,' urging citizens to practice personal data protection in their daily lives.
The campaign involved city employees distributing informational materials on personal data protection to citizens visiting the area and providing guidelines for practical measures.
Key recommendations included: regularly changing passwords and setting up two-factor authentication; avoiding clicking on suspicious text messages and URLs; being cautious when using public Wi-Fi; minimizing unnecessary personal data sharing; and safely disposing of documents containing personal information, such as delivery slips and receipts.
Mayor Han emphasized that protecting personal data is not solely the responsibility of administrative agencies or businesses, but a cultural practice that all citizens should engage in together.
Citizens expressed agreement with the importance of prevention over reaction after a data leak occurs, stating, "We hope this type of community-focused promotion continues."
Mayor Han added, "We will continue to promote ongoing education and awareness so that citizens can naturally practice personal data protection guidelines in their daily lives."
Additionally, Mayor Han plans to maintain ongoing education and promotion to help citizens easily implement personal data protection measures in their lives.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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