Laws and data licensing
South Korea PIPA and AI data licensing
Short answer
Pseudonymized data can be used for some purposes with safeguards; third-party sharing otherwise needs consent.
In short
- Law
- South Korea PIPA
- Jurisdiction
- South Korea
- Applies to
- South Korea's Personal Information Protection Act.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-10-09
- 01Your work records
- 02Personal details removed
- 03You approve the release
- 04Licensed to AI developers
What it covers#
South Korea. South Korea's Personal Information Protection Act.
Key points for licensing#
- Strict consent rules
- Pseudonymized data provisions
- Transfer conditions
How SourceX handles it#
- Personal details are removed before anything is shared
- Rules that apply are assessed deal by deal with your counsel
- Records that can't be cleared are excluded
- Your company approves every release
Frequently asked questions
What does the South Korea PIPA cover?
South Korea. South Korea's Personal Information Protection Act.
Does licensing company records to an AI developer fall under the South Korea PIPA?
Pseudonymized data can be used for some purposes with safeguards; third-party sharing otherwise needs consent.
What are the key points of the South Korea PIPA for data licensing?
Strict consent rules. Pseudonymized data provisions. Transfer conditions.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change and their application depends on your facts. SourceX assesses which rules apply deal by deal with your counsel. Last reviewed 2026-10-09.