"Cases prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso of Article 25-2 (2) of the Act means where it is necessary to take photographs of a person or things related to such person (limited to where such photographs constitute personal information; hereinafter the same shall apply) for the lifesaving, first-aid services, etc. in the event of a crime, fire, disaster, or any other situation equivalent thereto.[This Article Added on Sep. 12, 2023][Previous Article 27 moved to Article 27-3 <Sep. 12, 2023>]
Laws › Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act › CHAPTER IV PROCESSING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act — Article 27 (Exception to restriction on operation of mobile visual data processing devices)
개인정보 보호법 시행령 제27조
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