(1) If a provider of information and communications services intends to newly establish an information and communications network or to provide information and communications services, he or she shall take the matters regarding information security into account in planning or designing thereof.
(2) The Minister of Science and ICT may recommend a person who intends to operate the information and communications services or the telecommunications business falling under any of the following to take protective measures in accordance with the information security pre-inspection standards as prescribed by Presidential Decree: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
1. The information and communications services or telecommunications business prescribed by Presidential Decree, for which authorization or permission by the Minister of Science and ICT should be obtained or registration with or report to the Minister pursuant to this Act or other statutes and regulations;
2. The information and communications services or telecommunications business prescribed by Presidential Decree and fully or partially financed by the Minister of Science and ICT for the business expenses thereof.
(3) Standards, methods, procedures, fees for the information security pre-inspection standards under paragraph (2) and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.[This Article Added on Feb. 17, 2012]