South Korea·Other·Announced by the organization or a regulator
Sungbo Industrial data breach (Mar 2022)
Sungbo Industrial (South Korea) disclosed a data breach on Mar 23, 2022 affecting 276 records, involving national ID numbers or documents. It was caused by a cyberattack. The fine was ₩12.5 million. No compensation has been announced.
What happened
Sungbo Industrial was hacked, leaking personal data including job applications with unencrypted resident registration numbers. The data was posted on Telegram, and the company failed to notify affected people despite knowing of the leak.
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Facts on record
- Country
- South Korea
- Industry
- Other
- Announced
- Mar 23, 2022
- Affected
- 276 records
- Data exposed
- National ID numbers or documents
- Status
- Announced by the organization or a regulator
- Compensation and penalties
- A fine or other penalty on record
Sources
- 개인정보보호위원회개인정보위, 개인정보 유출된 16개 사업자 과징금 등 제재