2022 No. 1213
DATA PROTECTION
The Data Protection (Adequacy) (Republic of Korea) Regulations 2022
Made
Laid before Parliament
Coming into force
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 17A(1), (3), (5) and (6) of the Data Protection Act 2018 (“the 2018 Act”)1.
In accordance with section 17A(1) and (3) of the 2018 Act, the Secretary of State considers that the Republic of Korea ensures an adequate level of protection of personal data for certain transfers.
In accordance with section 182(2) of the 2018 Act, the Secretary of State has consulted the Commissioner2 and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.