Official Charged for Leaking Personal Information of 16th Confirmed Case of 'New Coronavirus'

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] A Gwangju city official who first leaked a document containing personal information of the 16th confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia) has been booked by the police.

The Cyber Investigation Unit of the Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 12th that they have booked Gwangju city official A on charges of breach of official secrets and violation of the Personal Information Protection Act.

A is suspected of leaking an internal district office report on the 16th confirmed case to the outside on the 4th of this month. The document, which contained the patient's surname, age, gender, residential area, and family personal details, was confirmed to have been leaked as it was posted on internet cafes and other sites that afternoon.

The police analyzed the mobile phones of officials who received the document and identified the original distributor.

Meanwhile, the police are investigating 45 cases related to false fabricated information and personal information leaks concerning the novel coronavirus. At a recent press conference, Police Commissioner Min Gap-ryong said regarding crimes related to false fabricated information and personal information leaks, "Since these cause significant social harm to the extent that local communities suffer disruptions to their livelihoods, we have taken measures to conduct focused investigations," adding, "We will strictly investigate antisocial acts."

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