The purpose of this Act is to protect the freedom and rights of individuals, and further, to realize the dignity and value of the individuals, by prescribing the processing and protection of personal information. <Amended on Mar. 24, 2014>
Laws › Personal Information Protection Act › CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Personal Information Protection Act — Article 1 (Purpose)
개인정보 보호법 제1조
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