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Koreans Push for EU-Style Punitive Damages as Trust in Corporate Data Security Erodes

Koreans Push for EU-Style Punitive Damages as Trust in Corporate Data Security Erodes

SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — In the wake of a string of high-profile data leaks, an overwhelming majority of South Koreans say they view such incidents as a serious threat and support adopting punitive damages similar to those in Europe and other advanced economies, a new poll shows. According to a Realmeter survey of 500 [...]

Korean Job Portals Albamon and Incruit Strengthen Data Security After Hacking Incidents

Korean Job Portals Albamon and Incruit Strengthen Data Security After Hacking Incidents

SEOUL, May 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean job platforms Albamon and Incruit are ramping up efforts to prevent further data breaches following recent hacking incidents that exposed the personal information of tens of thousands of users. Albamon, a major part-time job listing site, announced that it will begin notifying affected members as early as next [...]

South Korea’s ‘MyData’ Initiative Raises Concerns Over Data Security and Economic Impact

South Korea’s ‘MyData’ Initiative Raises Concerns Over Data Security and Economic Impact

SEOUL, July 31 (Korea Bizwire) – A new data-sharing initiative in South Korea has sparked concerns about potential risks to consumer privacy and the competitiveness of domestic businesses. Experts warn that the MyData system, set to be implemented across all sectors by March of next year, could inadvertently lead to the cheap sale of Korean consumer [...]

Protecting Data Wherever It Goes: Dell Unveils New End User Data Security Solutions to Empower Today’s Evolving Workforce

ROUND ROCK, Texas, June 26, 2014 (Korea Bizwire)–Dell today announced new proactive security solutions designed to provide organizations of all sizes with protection for their valuable data in the face of new and increasingly sophisticated end user security threats, while continuing to meet employees’ expectations for anytime, anywhere productivity and data access. These additions include [...]