A person who, in violation of Article 7 (9), divulges confidential information that he or she has learned in the course of duties to other persons or uses it for purposes other than those of duties shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than 3 years or by a fine not exceeding 30 million won.
Laws › Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Creation of a Foundation for Trust › CHAPTER VI PENALTY PROVISIONS
Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Creation of a Foundation for Trust — Article 42 (Penalty provisions)
인공지능 발전과 신뢰 기반 조성 등에 관한 기본법 제42조
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