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The rising significance of personal information protection has spurred legal and institutional changes to minimize data exposure in real estate registration or corporate registration. With the increase in crimes misusing addresses from certified copies of the real estate or corporate register, the Supreme Court is commissioning research and preparing law revisions. The main goal is to limit the disclosure of personal addresses—partially or completely—when the register is viewed. While effective for crime prevention, this raises concerns about practical difficulties, such as identifying defendants in lawsuits, making the task one of balancing personal protection with public notice obligations. To address this, Japan has already amended its relevant laws to allow non-display or substitution of addresses for victims of domestic violence. Similarly, South Korea's amended Civil Procedure Act and its rules, effective July 12, 2025, enable courts to order protective measures—like non-disclosure of addresses and other personal details—when the safety of a party in a lawsuit is at risk. This ensures that crime victims can pursue their rights while securing their personal safety. Ultimately, with the introduction of the Future Registration System on January 31, 2025, strengthening personal data protection is vital. Following the precedents of Japan and the newly effective Korean Civil Procedure Act, a revision to the Supreme Court Rules is proposed to restrict the public disclosure of addresses on the Certificate of Registered Matters, aiming to maintain registration efficiency while enhancing safety in the digital age.