Expertise

Counseling & Compliance

As more and more companies conduct their businesses online and provide services via mobile and IT platforms, personal information security has also become increasingly important. In particular, as data breaches and their ensuing consequences have become a grave area of concern for many, the regulatory authorities have tightened their oversight and regulation of personal information processing.

Lee & Ko's DPC Practice Group provides a wide array of advisory services, including counseling on personal information protection, information security, personal information protection compliance projects, data breaches (hacking incidents), and the establishment of information security policies. In doing so, we help our clients preemptively manage the risks associated with the processing of personal information. Following the massive data breach of 3 major credit card companies that occurred in January 2014, our DPC Practice Group has launched a new program for companies for the purpose of providing clients with advanced consulting services on various stages of personal information compliance projects. In addition, our DPC lawyers and professionals provide tailored compliance advice based on their individual needs, including assistance with personal information protection level (PIPL) certification.


DPC Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Lee & Ko's DPC Practice Group has successfully represented clients in civil/criminal lawsuits and administrative proceedings involving data breaches and the unlawful use of personal information. Within the group are a number of DPC litigators and advisors who have substantial experience handling cases involving large-scale hacking incidents and personal information leakages occurring both within Korean and globally. Our dedicated team of DPC attorneys works closely with clients to obtain favorable outcomes, whether doing so involves negotiating settlements, obtaining dismissals, or litigating cases through the various stages of trial.


Protection of Personal Information relating to Convergent/New Services

Lee & Ko's DPC Practice Group draws on its extensive market knowledge to provide professional and effective legal insight to both clients and government agencies regarding privacy/data security issues surrounding cloud computing, smart devices, location-based services, wearable devices, big data, Internet of Things, and U-Health, among others. In addition, we endeavor to identify the legal challenges presented by an increasingly interconnected and ever-changing world to deliver practical, up-to-date counsel that fits the needs of our clients.


Processing of Personal Information in Transactional Cases

Due to the increasing significance of personal information in the efficient management of a company, the issue of how a company can continue to retain and use the personal information retained by the target company often becomes a major issue in cases of acquisitions, mergers, spin-offs, and business transfers.

Our DDP Practice Group has extensive experience analyzing and addressing a wide range of regulatory issues that may arise in the process of transferring personal information from one entity to another as a result of an M&A, spin-off, or business transfer. We have also experience communicating with the relevant regulatory agencies to ensure that the transaction is carried out without issue. Based on such experience, Lee & Ko's DPC Practice Group provides our clients with effective advice that allows them to maximize.