The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced Wednesday that it has appointed eight new members to the Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee. The appointment term runs for two years until February 4, 2028.
The new members include Kwak Jeong-ho, professor at Hoseo University's Big Data AI Department; Kim Ha-na, attorney at Duryul Law Firm; Shin Min-su, director at Consumers Korea; Lee Han-bon, attorney at Jeongbo Law Firm; Kim Byung-il, professor at Hanyang University Law School; Kim Hyun-su, professor at Pusan National University Law School; Lee Eun-gyu, representative of human rights organization Sum; and Cha Kyung-jin, professor of Management Information Systems at Hanyang University Business School.
The Dispute Mediation Committee is an organization established under Article 40 of the Personal Information Protection Act to provide remedies for damages caused by personal information infringement. The committee comprises up to 30 members who are experts from academia, the legal profession, civil society, consumer groups, and business associations.
Anyone who has suffered damages from personal information leakage or infringement can apply for dispute mediation. When both parties accept the committee's decision, it has the same legal effect as a court settlement.
"We expect that the committee members, who are experts in AI, data, and damage relief, will further enhance the expertise of the Dispute Mediation Committee," a PIPC official said.