901 Organizations and Companies Join Protection Week for 'Personal Information Protection Day'

Commemorative Ceremony for Personal Information Protection Day to Be Held on September 30

The Personal Information Protection Commission announced on September 29 that a total of 901 organizations will participate in the Personal Information Protection Week, which runs until October 3. This year, participation from private companies and organizations has more than doubled compared to last year.

The commission designates the week that includes September 30, the "Personal Information Protection Day," as "Personal Information Protection Week," during which both the public and private sectors conduct focused activities to protect personal information. This year, a total of 901 organizations are participating, including 758 public institutions and 143 private companies and organizations.

Personal Information Protection Commission logo.

This year, participating organizations will leverage their unique characteristics to carry out a variety of programs such as on-site campaigns, broadcast advertisements, and quiz events. Additionally, the commission has produced card news content to be used during Protection Week. The commission also plans to distribute a Personal Information Protection Week emblem, which participating organizations can jointly use on their websites.

A commission official stated, "Through Personal Information Protection Week, we will continue to cooperate with both the public and private sectors to reinforce the responsibility of companies and organizations for the importance and safe use of personal information, raise public awareness, and expand these efforts throughout society."

Meanwhile, the commission will hold the 5th Personal Information Protection Day commemorative ceremony at the Grand Ballroom Hall of The Plaza Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the morning of September 30.

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