Gangseo-gu, All Employees Must Immediately Change Personal Information Passwords

Blocking Third-Party Access Through Periodic Password Changes... Leading Protection Practices Including Self-Inspections Under Department Head Responsibility

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Noh Hyun-song) announced that in order to actively block personal information leaks, all employees have been instructed to immediately change passwords related to personal information and manage them thoroughly.

Concerns about personal information leaks have increased following the recent revelation that a social service agent distributed personal information in connection with the Telegram 'Nth Room' sexual exploitation case.

Accordingly, the district has taken steps to block personal information leaks by immediately changing passwords related to personal information on all employees' work PCs.

Furthermore, passwords will be regularly changed to ensure that only authorized personnel, excluding social service agents or third parties, can access personal information, thereby strictly protecting it.

Strict measures will be taken if problems such as personal information leaks occur due to careless management.

In particular, civil service-related systems with a high possibility of personal information leaks (such as administrative information sharing and resident registration systems) are to be used only by authorized personnel.

Additionally, social service agents are prohibited from accessing and using civil service-related systems that allow viewing of personal information, and work personnel are not allowed to share usage rights with anyone. However, handling of personal information through printed materials is permitted only under the strict management and supervision of the responsible employee.

Moreover, the district will conduct a fact-finding survey on the assignment of personal information handling tasks to social service agents and will periodically raise employees' awareness through internal training.

The district is taking the lead in practicing personal information protection by conducting self-inspections centered on department heads managing personal information.

Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, “We are paying special attention to preventing personal information leaks,” and added, “All employees will do their best to responsibly and safely manage valuable personal information.”

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