(1) For the consistent implementation of personal information protection policies, and to facilitate consultation among relevant central administrative agencies with respect to matters related to the protection of personal information, the Personal Information Protection Policy Council (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy Council") may be established within the Protection Commission.
(2) The Policy Council shall consult on the following matters:
1. Major personal information protection policies, including the Master Plan for the protection of personal information under Article 9 of the Act and the implementation plan under Article 10 of the Act;
2. The enactment and amendment of major statutes or regulations related to the protection of personal information;
3. Cooperation and coordination of opinions on major personal information protection policies;
4. The prevention of and response to personal information breach incidents;
5. The development of technology and professional workforce for the protection of personal information;
6. Other matters requiring consultation among relevant central administrative agencies in connection with the protection of personal information.
(3) The Policy Council shall be comprised of the Senior Executive Service members of the relevant central administrative agencies or equivalent public officials in charge of work related to personal information protection, and they shall be appointed by the head of the relevant central administrative agencies, but the chairperson of the Policy Council (hereinafter referred to as the "Chairperson" in this Article) shall be the Vice Chairperson of the Protection Commission.
(4) If necessary to perform its duties, the Policy Council may have working-level councils or sector-specific councils.
(5) The chairpersons of the sector-specific councils and working-level councils shall be the Protection Commission’s public officials designated by the Chairperson of the Protection Commission.
(6) If necessary to do the work, the Policy Council, and working-level councils and sector-specific councils may request attendance, submission of materials or opinions, or other necessary cooperation from the related agency, organization, expert, etc.
(7) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (6), matters necessary for the operation of the Policy Council shall be determined by the chairperson through a resolution of the Policy Council.[This Article Added on Aug. 4, 2020]