빅데이터 시대의 개인정보 보호법제 개선방안

In the era of big data, the protection of personal information and the use of personal information are bound to conflict. It is essential to use personal information to boost the big data industry. Under the current law, there are many constraints on the use of personal information, which has encouraged calls for improvement in the privacy-related legislation. Based on this argument, the National Assembly revised the so-called “Data 3 Act”. It aims to lay the institutional foundation for revitalizing the big data industry through the revision of laws. The revised law established the foundation for fostering new industries in the era of big data by stipulating pseudonymisation and pseudonymised information. However, sensitive information should be protected more strongly. Therefore, an additional amendment to the Act that clearly stipulates that a separate consent of the information subject is obtained when the sensitive information is excluded from the definition of pseudonymised information or when the sensitive information is processed under an assumed name. The law revision is just beginning. There should be ongoing discussions to dispel criticism and distrust, and if necessary, there should be continuous legislative action. This is because technology development is an area that takes place rapidly. Even if the legislation does not lead to technology change, it should be able to respond to technology change.