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South Korea fines telco giant KT $39 million for customer data breach

July 30, 2026 · BleepingComputer · Severity: CRITICAL

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has fined telecommunications giant KT Corporation KRW 53.979 billion ($39 million) over data protection violations.

Key Takeaways

  • South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has fined telecommunications giant KT Corporation.
  • South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has fined telecommunications giant KT Corporation KRW 53.979 billion ($39 million) over data protection violations.
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