As hacking incidents involving companies like Coupang, telecommunications firms, and the online video service Tving continue to occur, Kim Jong-cheol, chairman of the Communications Commission, stated on October 22 that the Commission will intervene if compensation for hacking victims is insufficient.
During a comprehensive audit session of the National Assembly's Science, Technology, Information, Broadcasting and Communications Committee, Kim made this remark in response to a question from lawmaker Jo Kyung-tae of the People Power Party regarding the Commission's role in hacking incidents.
Jo pointed out that the overall responsibility for hacking incidents lies with the Ministry of Science and ICT, while the Personal Information Protection Commission is tasked with handling data breaches and responding actively, suggesting that the Communications Commission has not taken significant action.
In response, Kim emphasized, "Protecting users after incidents falls under our Commission's jurisdiction, and we will address any shortcomings in this area."
Chairman Song Gi-hun also highlighted the need to clarify the Communications Commission's responsibilities when hacking incidents occur. Kim replied, "Our lack of visible action is because we can only intervene when user protection is inadequate. We will engage in cases where compensation for damages resulting from incidents is insufficient."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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