"Where Did My Information Go... Records of Personal Data Provision Must Be Created and Disclosed"

Joguk Innovation Party Unveils 'Digital Rights' Policy
Constitutional Codification and Robot Tax Also Discussed

A policy has been introduced that allows users to see at a glance where their personal information flows in the internet world and delete unwanted data. Additionally, a system for sharing profits from data utilization was discussed.

On the 25th, Lee Haemin of the Joguk Innovation Party and Seo Wangjin, head of the Innovation Policy Research Institute, announced this while unveiling the 'Digital Rights' policy at the National Assembly main building.

First, a plan was proposed to strengthen the 'right to know' so that the flow of personal information can be easily understood. This involves mandatory recording and storage of personal information provision records, which are then provided through a dashboard system. Rep. Lee said, "People are not properly notified even when their personal information is delivered to third parties or used for advertising," adding, "It is especially difficult to track when information is re-provided after third-party provision or sent to overseas companies."

The 'right to be forgotten,' which allows users to erase personal information left on the internet, was also emphasized. Rep. Lee stated, "We will expand the 'Digital Record Deletion Support Service' currently provided to those under 30 and prioritize support for digitally vulnerable groups such as sexual violence victims and youth," and added, "We will also introduce a 'Digital Heritage Inheritance System' that allows digital heritage managers to be designated during one's lifetime so that bereaved families can manage data after death."

The right to request the transfer of personal information to receive fair compensation for data utilization is also expected to be introduced. The plan is to establish a data profit-sharing system that provides tangible benefits such as local currency or public service discounts when users provide purchase history, location information, health data, etc. Standards for value assessment and standard contracts are also being designed for this purpose.

These policies are expected to be proposed as bills within the first half of this year. Mid- to long-term tasks include ▲ codifying digital rights in the constitution ▲ bridging the digital divide ▲ introducing a robot tax (tentative name).

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