(1) When any location information provider, etc. attains the purpose of collecting, using, or providing personal location information, he or she shall immediately destroy any personal location information other than data verifying the collection, use, and provision of location information that shall be recorded and retained in accordance with Article 16 (2); provided, personal location information may be retained where it is required under other statutes or where any good cause prescribed by Presidential Decree exists. <Amended on Jun. 9, 2020; Oct. 19, 2021>
(2) When any location information provider, etc. destroys personal location information under paragraph (1), he or she shall take necessary measures, such as measures for preventing such information from being recovered or refreshed. <Added on Oct. 19, 2021>
(3) The Korea Media and Communications Commission may require public officials under its jurisdiction to inspect the status of destroying personal location information under paragraph (1), as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Added on Oct. 19, 2021; Oct. 1, 2025>
(4) Any public official who conducts an inspection of the status of destroying personal location information, etc. under paragraph (3) shall carry identification indicating his or her authority, and present it to relevant persons. <Added on Oct. 19, 2021>
(5) Matters necessary for the methods and procedures, etc. for destroying personal location information shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Added on Oct. 19, 2021>