Public Notary System in Korea: Document Authentication Guide (EN/中文/日本語/Español)

🌐 Language / 語言 / 言語 / Idioma: English 中文 日本語 Español 📋 Korean Law Insight | Korean Legal System By Attorney NOH UJIN | HANBYOL LAW LLC, Seoul Public Notary (공증) System in Korea: A Complete Legal Guide to Document Authentication for Foreign Individuals and Businesses Korea's notarization system — operating under the Notary Public Act (공증인법) and the Civil Procedure Code's provisions on notarial deeds — differs significantly from common-law notary systems familiar to many foreign businesspeople and individuals. Understanding how Korean public notaries (공증인) function is essential for anyone executing powers of attorney, loan agreements, corporate resolutions, or other documents intended for use in Korea or abroad. 1. What Is a Korean Public Notary, and How Does It Differ from the Western Notary? In common-law jurisdictions (US, UK, etc.), a "notary public" is typically a low-level official who verifies identity and witnesses signatures. I...

Korean Cloud Computing and SaaS Regulations for Foreign Technology Providers (EN/中文/日本語/Español)

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Korean Cloud Computing and SaaS Regulations for Foreign Technology Providers

South Korea's rapidly evolving digital economy has given rise to a comprehensive regulatory framework governing cloud computing, software-as-a-service (SaaS), and related technology services. For foreign technology companies operating in or serving Korean customers, the intersection of cloud security certification requirements, data localization rules, personal data protections, and sector-specific mandates creates a complex compliance landscape. This guide provides a thorough legal analysis of Korea's cloud regulatory environment for foreign providers.

1. Legal Framework: Core Statutes

Korea's cloud computing regulation is built on multiple pillars:

  • Act on the Development of Cloud Computing and Protection of Users (클라우드컴퓨팅 발전 및 이용자 보호에 관한 법률, "Cloud Act") — primary framework law enacted 2015, amended 2021
  • Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) (개인정보보호법) — governs personal data processing in cloud environments; significantly amended in 2024
  • Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (Network Act) — applicable to certain online service providers
  • Electronic Financial Transactions Act (EFTA) — cloud rules for financial institutions
  • Medical Service Act — restrictions on cloud processing of medical records
  • Public Records Management Act — data localization for government cloud
  • National Intelligence Service (NIS) Guidelines — cloud security certification framework (CC/CSAP)

Regulatory oversight involves the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), the Financial Services Commission (FSC), and sector-specific regulators.

2. Cloud Security Certification: CSAP (클라우드보안인증)

The Cloud Security Assurance Program (CSAP) is Korea's mandatory cloud security certification scheme, managed by the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA). CSAP is essential for foreign cloud providers wishing to serve Korean public sector clients (government agencies, public institutions).

CSAP Certification Tiers

TierTargetKey Requirements
Standard (표준)All public sector data except sensitivePhysical separation, Korean data center required, 117 control items
Lower (간편)Public sector low-sensitivity systemsLogical separation permitted, lighter control set
Higher (상)National security-related systemsStrictest isolation; practically limited to domestic providers

Critical implication for foreign providers: The Standard and Higher tiers require data to be stored and processed within Korean territory on physically separated infrastructure. This effectively mandates local data centers for public sector cloud contracts. Several major foreign cloud providers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) have established Korean availability zones partly in response to CSAP requirements.

3. Data Localization and Cross-Border Data Flows

Korea does not have a blanket data localization law for the private sector. However, sector-specific rules impose localization in practice:

SectorData Localization RulesLegal Basis
Public sector (government, public institutions)Mandatory: data must remain in Korea (CSAP Standard/Higher)Cloud Act Art. 21; CSAP Certification Criteria
Financial institutionsCore financial data must be in Korea; non-core may use offshore cloud with FSC approvalEFTA Art. 21-2; FSC Cloud Guidelines 2019/2023
Medical/health dataPersonal medical records must be stored domestically under Medical Service ActMedical Service Act Art. 22
Personal data (general private sector)Cross-border transfer allowed with PIPA-compliant mechanism (SCCs, adequacy, consent, or necessity exception)PIPA Art. 28-8 (2024 Amendment)
Credit informationSpecific rules under Credit Information Use and Protection ActCUIPA Art. 32

4. Financial Sector Cloud Rules: FSC Guidelines

Financial institutions in Korea face particularly stringent cloud rules. The FSC's Cloud Guidelines (금융분야 클라우드컴퓨팅서비스 이용 가이드라인, updated 2023) require:

  • Prior notification: Financial institutions must notify the FSC before using cloud services for "important business" (중요업무) systems
  • Risk assessment: Financial institutions must conduct risk assessments of cloud providers before engagement
  • Audit rights: Cloud providers must grant audit rights to the financial institution and, by extension, to FSC/FSS inspectors
  • Exit strategy: Financial institutions must have a documented exit plan and data portability arrangement
  • Concentration risk: Regulators may require diversification if excessive reliance on a single cloud provider creates systemic risk

For foreign SaaS providers serving Korean banks, insurers, or securities firms, these requirements translate into contractual obligations that must be reflected in cloud service agreements (CSAs).

5. PIPA and Cloud Processing of Personal Data

Under Korea's PIPA (as amended in 2024), cloud providers processing personal data of Korean data subjects are subject to the following key obligations:

  • Processing Agreement: Cloud providers processing personal data on behalf of Korean clients act as "trustees" (수탁자) and must execute a written personal data processing agreement specifying scope, purpose, security measures, and sub-processing restrictions.
  • Security Measures: PIPA requires technical, organizational, and physical security measures proportionate to the sensitivity of data. For sensitive data (health, biometric, etc.), enhanced measures apply.
  • Data Breach Notification: Breaches affecting 1,000+ data subjects must be notified to PIPC within 72 hours and to affected individuals without delay.
  • Cross-Border Transfer Mechanisms: Under the 2024 PIPA amendment, cross-border personal data transfers require one of: adequacy determination, standard contractual clauses (SCCs), binding corporate rules (BCRs), or data subject consent. Korea has granted adequacy for the EU under GDPR (as of December 2023).
  • Data Subject Rights: Foreign cloud providers serving Korean clients must ensure their platforms support data subject access, correction, deletion, and portability requests as required by PIPA.

6. AI Act and Cloud AI Services

Korea's Basic Act on Artificial Intelligence (AI 기본법, enacted 2024, effective 2026) introduces requirements for AI service providers, including cloud-delivered AI (AI-as-a-Service):

  • High-impact AI systems must undergo conformity assessment
  • Transparency obligations for AI-generated content
  • Algorithmic accountability requirements for public-facing AI
  • MSIT may designate foreign cloud AI providers as subject to Korean law if they serve Korean users at scale

7. Telecommunications Law Considerations

Foreign cloud and SaaS providers that qualify as "telecommunications business operators" (통신사업자) under the Telecommunications Business Act may be subject to additional registration and regulatory requirements. The Act distinguishes between "value-added telecommunications services" (부가통신사업) and "base telecommunications services" (기간통신사업). Most SaaS/cloud providers fall into the value-added category, which carries lighter requirements but still requires notification to MSIT if providing services to Korean users.

8. Practical Compliance Checklist for Foreign Cloud/SaaS Providers

  1. Determine whether your Korean customer base includes public sector entities → if yes, assess CSAP certification necessity
  2. Assess sector of target customers (financial, medical, general) → identify applicable sector-specific rules
  3. Review and update cloud service agreements to include PIPA-compliant data processing terms, audit rights, and breach notification provisions
  4. Implement cross-border data transfer mechanism under PIPA 2024 (SCCs or adequacy reliance)
  5. Notify MSIT as a value-added telecommunications service provider if applicable
  6. Establish Korean-language privacy policy and data subject rights mechanism
  7. For financial sector clients: engage with FSC notification process and provide audit access rights
  8. Monitor AI Act implementation timeline (effective 2026) if offering AI-powered cloud services

9. K-Cloud vs. Global Cloud: Regulatory Comparison

DimensionKorea (K-Cloud)EU (GDPR + ENISA)US (FedRAMP)
Public sector certificationCSAP (mandatory)EUCS (evolving)FedRAMP (mandatory)
Data localization (public)Yes — Korean territory requiredYes — EU territory for sensitiveUS territory required
Personal data frameworkPIPA (GDPR-equivalent)GDPRSector-specific (HIPAA, CCPA, etc.)
Financial cloud rulesFSC GuidelinesDORA (2025)OCC/FFIEC guidance
AI cloud regulationAI Basic Act (2026)EU AI Act (2024)Executive Order + sector guidance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Does my foreign SaaS product need CSAP certification to sell in Korea?

CSAP certification is only mandatory if you are providing cloud services to Korean public sector entities (government agencies, state-run corporations, public institutions). For private sector B2B and B2C customers, CSAP is not legally required — but many enterprise clients treat it as a de facto procurement requirement. International providers can pursue CSAP certification through Korean subsidiaries or by establishing Korean availability zones.

Q2: Can we store Korean users' personal data on overseas servers?

For general private sector data: yes, with a PIPA-compliant cross-border transfer mechanism in place (SCCs, adequacy determination, or consent). For public sector data: no — CSAP Standard/Higher certification requires Korean territory storage. For medical data: no — Medical Service Act requires domestic storage. For financial data: partial — core financial data must remain in Korea under EFTA/FSC guidelines.

Q3: What are the penalties for PIPA violations in a cloud context?

PIPA violations carry: (1) administrative fines up to 3% of total annual turnover for privacy infringements; (2) criminal penalties including fines up to KRW 100 million and imprisonment up to 5 years for willful violations; (3) corrective orders from PIPC; and (4) public disclosure of violating entities. The 2024 PIPA amendment strengthened enforcement — PIPC can now investigate foreign providers serving Korean users.

Q4: Must foreign cloud providers appoint a local representative in Korea?

Under PIPA, foreign businesses processing Korean residents' personal data above certain thresholds must designate a domestic representative (국내대리인) in Korea. Under the Telecommunications Business Act, notification to MSIT may also be required. Unlike GDPR's mandatory EU representative, Korea's PIPA representative requirement applies based on processing volume — specifically to entities that process personal data of at least 1 million Korean residents or generate at least KRW 10 billion in Korea.

Q5: How do audit rights work for Korean financial sector clients?

Korean financial institutions using cloud services for important operations must retain audit rights over the cloud provider. Cloud service agreements must explicitly grant: (a) the financial institution's right to audit cloud operations; (b) FSC/FSS inspectors' right to access cloud systems during regulatory examinations; and (c) the right to conduct security assessments. Foreign cloud providers must contractually accommodate these requirements or risk loss of financial sector customers.

Q6: Does Korea's AI Basic Act affect cloud-delivered AI services?

Yes, from 2026. The AI Basic Act (effective 2026) will apply to "high-impact AI" services including certain cloud AI applications (autonomous decision-making in credit, employment, healthcare, etc.). Foreign cloud AI providers serving Korean users will need to conduct conformity assessments, maintain documentation, and potentially register with MSIT. Details are still being developed in subordinate regulations.

Q7: What is the process for FSC notification when offering cloud services to Korean financial institutions?

The financial institution (not the cloud provider) must notify the FSC before using cloud services for "important business" operations. However, cloud providers must: (1) include mandatory terms in their CSA (as specified in FSC Guidelines); (2) undergo risk assessment by the financial institution; (3) grant audit and inspection rights; and (4) provide information for FSC's own review. Cloud providers should maintain a standard "FSC Compliance Package" for Korean financial sector clients.

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韩国云计算与SaaS监管:外资科技企业法律指南

韩国迅速发展的数字经济催生了一套覆盖云计算、软件即服务(SaaS)及相关技术服务的全面监管框架。对于在韩运营或服务韩国客户的外资科技企业而言,云安全认证要求、数据本地化规则、个人数据保护及行业特定规定相互交织,形成了复杂的合规挑战。

1. 核心法律框架

  • 《云计算发展及用户保护法》(클라우드컴퓨팅 발전 및 이용자 보호에 관한 법률,"云法")— 2015年制定,2021年修订
  • 《个人信息保护法》(PIPA) — 2024年重大修订,规制云环境中的个人数据处理
  • 《电子金融交易法》(EFTA) — 金融机构云计算规则
  • 《医疗法》 — 医疗记录云处理限制
  • 《人工智能基本法》 — 2024年颁布,2026年生效

监管机构包括科学信息通信部(MSIT)、个人信息保护委员会(PIPC)和金融服务委员会(FSC)。

2. 云安全认证:CSAP

CSAP(云安全保障计划)是韩国强制性云安全认证体系,由韩国互联网振兴院(KISA)管理。

等级适用范围主要要求
标准(표준)公共部门一般数据物理隔离,须在韩国设立数据中心,117项控制要求
简便(간편)公共部门低敏感系统允许逻辑隔离,控制要求较轻
高级(상)国家安全相关系统最严格隔离;实际仅限国内运营商

对外资运营商的重要影响:标准及高级认证要求数据必须在韩国境内物理隔离的基础设施上存储和处理,这实际上要求公共部门云合同必须在本地建立数据中心。

3. 数据本地化与跨境数据流

行业数据本地化规则法律依据
公共部门强制:数据须留存韩国境内云法第21条;CSAP认证标准
金融机构核心金融数据须在韩国;非核心数据可在FSC审批下使用境外云EFTA第21-2条;FSC云计算指引
医疗/健康数据个人医疗记录须在境内存储医疗法第22条
一般个人数据符合PIPA机制可跨境传输(SCCs、充分性认定、同意等)PIPA第28-8条(2024年修订)

4. PIPA与云端个人数据处理

根据2024年修订的PIPA,在云环境中处理韩国数据主体个人信息的云提供商须履行以下义务:

  • 处理协议:须签订书面个人数据处理协议,明确范围、目的、安全措施和分包限制
  • 数据泄露通知:影响1,000人以上的泄露须在72小时内通知PIPC
  • 跨境传输机制:须采用充分性认定、SCCs或BCRs等机制
  • 数据主体权利:须支持访问、更正、删除和数据可携权利请求

5. 金融行业云计算规则

FSC云计算指引(2023年更新)要求金融机构在将云用于"重要业务"前向FSC预通知,并对云提供商开展风险评估、保留审计权利及制定退出计划。外资SaaS提供商须将上述要求纳入云服务协议。

常见问题(FAQ)

Q1:外资SaaS产品在韩国销售是否需要CSAP认证?

仅向公共部门提供云服务时才需要CSAP认证。面向私营部门的B2B和B2C客户无强制要求,但许多大型企业客户将其作为事实采购标准。

Q2:韩国用户的个人数据能否存储在境外服务器?

私营部门一般数据:可以,但须有PIPA合规跨境传输机制。公共部门数据:不可以。医疗数据:不可以。核心金融数据:不可以。

Q3:PIPA违规在云环境下的处罚是什么?

行政罚款最高为年度总营业额的3%;刑事处罚包括最高1亿韩元罚款及5年以下监禁;PIPC可发出整改命令并公开违规实体名单。

Q4:外资云提供商必须在韩国指定本地代表吗?

根据PIPA,处理至少100万韩国居民个人数据或在韩年收入超过100亿韩元的外资企业须指定国内代理人(국내대리인)。

Q5:金融行业客户的审计权如何运作?

云服务协议须明确赋予金融机构及FSC/FSS检查人员的审计权,包括运营审计权、监管检查期间的系统访问权及安全评估权。

Q6:《人工智能基本法》对云AI服务有何影响?

2026年起,"高影响AI"系统(包括信贷、就业、医疗领域的AI决策服务)须进行合规性评估并向MSIT登记。外资云AI提供商须密切关注配套细则的制定进展。

Q7:向韩国金融机构提供云服务的FSC通知流程是什么?

金融机构(而非云提供商)须在使用云服务处理重要业务前通知FSC。但云提供商须在服务协议中包含FSC指引规定的强制条款,并配合客户完成风险评估及审计安排。

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韓国クラウドコンピューティング・SaaS規制:外資系技術企業のための法律ガイド

韓国の急速に発展するデジタル経済は、クラウドコンピューティング、SaaS、および関連技術サービスを規制する包括的な法的枠組みを生み出しています。韓国で事業を展開する、または韓国の顧客にサービスを提供する外資系技術企業にとって、クラウドセキュリティ認証要件、データローカライゼーションルール、個人データ保護、業界固有の規制が複合的に適用される複雑なコンプライアンス環境が生じています。

1. 法的枠組み

  • 「クラウドコンピューティングの発展及び利用者保護に関する法律」(クラウド法) — 2015年制定、2021年改正
  • 「個人情報保護法(PIPA)」 — 2024年大幅改正
  • 「電子金融取引法(EFTA)」 — 金融機関向けクラウド規則
  • 「医療法」 — 医療記録のクラウド処理制限
  • 「人工知能基本法」 — 2024年制定、2026年施行

2. クラウドセキュリティ認証:CSAP

等級対象主要要件
標準公共部門の一般データ物理分離、韓国内データセンター必須、117の管理項目
簡便公共部門の低感度システム論理分離可、軽量な管理セット
上位国家安全保障関連システム最厳格な分離;実質的に国内事業者限定

標準・上位等級では韓国領内での物理分離インフラが必須となり、公共部門向け契約には韓国内データセンターが実質的に要求されます。

3. データローカライゼーションと越境データ流通

セクターデータローカライゼーション規則法的根拠
公共部門強制:韓国領内での保存が必要クラウド法第21条;CSAP認証基準
金融機関コア金融データは韓国内;非コアはFSC承認で海外クラウド可EFTA第21-2条;FSCクラウドガイドライン
医療・健康データ個人医療記録は国内保存必須医療法第22条
一般個人データPIPA準拠のメカニズム(SCCs等)で越境可PIPA第28-8条(2024年改正)

4. PIPAとクラウドにおける個人データ処理

  • 処理委託契約:韓国クライアントの個人データを処理するクラウド事業者は「受託者」として書面契約が必須
  • データ漏洩通知:1,000人以上に影響する漏洩はPIPCへ72時間以内に通知
  • 越境移転メカニズム:SCCs、適切性決定、またはBCRsが必要
  • データ主体の権利:アクセス、訂正、削除、ポータビリティの権利対応が必須

5. よくある質問(FAQ)

Q1:韓国でSaaS製品を販売するにはCSAP認証が必要ですか?

CSAP認証が義務なのは公共部門エンティティ向けのクラウドサービス提供時のみです。民間部門のB2B・B2Cには法的義務はありませんが、多くの大企業顧客が事実上の調達要件として扱っています。

Q2:韓国ユーザーの個人データを海外サーバーに保存できますか?

一般民間部門のデータ:PIPA準拠の越境移転メカニズムがあれば可能。公共部門データ:不可。医療データ:不可。金融機関のコアデータ:不可。

Q3:クラウド環境でのPIPA違反の罰則は?

行政罰則金(年間総売上高の最大3%)、刑事罰(最大1億ウォンの罰金・最大5年の禁錮)、PILPCによる是正命令、違反企業名の公開などがあります。

Q4:外資クラウド事業者は韓国に国内代理人を置く必要がありますか?

PIPAの下、韓国居民の個人データを100万人以上処理するか、韓国での年収が100億ウォン以上の外資企業は国内代理人の指定が必要です。

Q5:金融セクタークライアントに対する監査権はどのように機能しますか?

クラウドサービス契約には、金融機関およびFSC/FSS検査官の監査権(運営監査、規制検査時のシステムアクセス、セキュリティ評価権)を明示的に付与する条項が必要です。

Q6:AI基本法はクラウドAIサービスに影響しますか?

2026年施行のAI基本法により、信用・雇用・医療等における高影響AIシステムは適合性評価とMSITへの登録が求められます。クラウドAIサービスを提供する外資事業者も対象となります。

Q7:韓国の金融機関へのクラウドサービス提供におけるFSC通知プロセスは?

FSCへの事前通知義務は金融機関側にありますが、クラウド事業者はFSCガイドラインの必須条項をCSAに盛り込み、リスク評価・監査権付与に協力する必要があります。

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Regulación de Cloud Computing y SaaS en Corea para Proveedores Extranjeros de Tecnología

La rápida evolución de la economía digital de Corea del Sur ha dado lugar a un marco regulatorio integral que rige el cloud computing, el software como servicio (SaaS) y los servicios tecnológicos relacionados. Para las empresas tecnológicas extranjeras que operan en Corea o sirven a clientes coreanos, la intersección de los requisitos de certificación de seguridad en la nube, las normas de localización de datos, las protecciones de datos personales y los mandatos sectoriales crea un complejo panorama de cumplimiento.

1. Marco Legal

  • Ley de Desarrollo del Cómputo en la Nube y Protección de Usuarios ("Ley Cloud") — 2015, modificada en 2021
  • Ley de Protección de Información Personal (PIPA) — modificada significativamente en 2024
  • Ley de Transacciones Financieras Electrónicas (EFTA) — normas cloud para instituciones financieras
  • Ley de Servicios Médicos — restricciones sobre datos médicos en la nube
  • Ley Básica de Inteligencia Artificial — promulgada en 2024, vigente desde 2026

2. Certificación de Seguridad en la Nube: CSAP

NivelObjetivoRequisitos Clave
EstándarDatos del sector público en generalSeparación física, centro de datos en Corea obligatorio, 117 controles
SimplificadoSistemas de baja sensibilidad del sector públicoSeparación lógica permitida
SuperiorSistemas de seguridad nacionalAislamiento más estricto; prácticamente limitado a proveedores nacionales

3. Localización de Datos y Flujos Transfronterizos

SectorNormas de LocalizaciónBase Legal
Sector públicoObligatoria: datos deben permanecer en CoreaLey Cloud Art. 21; Criterios CSAP
Instituciones financierasDatos financieros básicos en Corea; no básicos con aprobación FSCEFTA Art. 21-2; Directrices FSC
Datos médicos/saludExpedientes médicos deben almacenarse en CoreaLey de Servicios Médicos Art. 22
Datos personales generalesTransferencia transfronteriza con mecanismo PIPA (SCCs, adecuación, consentimiento)PIPA Art. 28-8 (Enmienda 2024)

4. PIPA y Procesamiento de Datos Personales en la Nube

  • Acuerdo de procesamiento: Los proveedores cloud son "fiduciarios" (수탁자) y deben suscribir un acuerdo escrito
  • Notificación de brechas: Brechas que afecten a 1.000+ personas deben notificarse a PIPC en 72 horas
  • Mecanismos de transferencia: SCCs, decisión de adecuación o BCRs
  • Derechos de los interesados: Soporte de acceso, rectificación, supresión y portabilidad

5. Normas Cloud del Sector Financiero

Las Directrices Cloud FSC (actualizadas 2023) exigen que las instituciones financieras notifiquen al FSC antes de usar servicios cloud para "operaciones importantes", realicen evaluaciones de riesgo del proveedor, retengan derechos de auditoría y tengan planes de salida documentados. Los proveedores SaaS extranjeros deben incorporar estos requisitos en sus acuerdos de servicios cloud.

Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQ)

P1: ¿Necesita mi producto SaaS extranjero certificación CSAP para vender en Corea?

La certificación CSAP solo es obligatoria para proveedores de servicios cloud al sector público coreano. Para clientes B2B y B2C del sector privado no es legalmente obligatoria, aunque muchos clientes empresariales la tratan como un requisito de facto.

P2: ¿Podemos almacenar datos personales de usuarios coreanos en servidores en el extranjero?

Para datos del sector privado general: sí, con mecanismo PIPA conforme. Para datos del sector público: no. Para datos médicos: no. Para datos financieros básicos: no.

P3: ¿Cuáles son las sanciones por infracciones de PIPA en contexto cloud?

Multas administrativas de hasta el 3% del volumen de negocio anual; sanciones penales (hasta 100 millones de KRW y 5 años de prisión); órdenes correctivas de PIPC; y publicación de entidades infractoras.

P4: ¿Deben los proveedores cloud extranjeros designar un representante local en Corea?

Bajo PIPA, las empresas extranjeras que procesen datos de al menos 1 millón de residentes coreanos o generen ingresos de al menos 10.000 millones de KRW en Corea deben designar un representante nacional (국내대리인).

P5: ¿Cómo funcionan los derechos de auditoría para clientes del sector financiero coreano?

Los acuerdos de servicio cloud deben conceder explícitamente el derecho de auditoría a la institución financiera y a los inspectores de FSC/FSS, incluyendo acceso a sistemas durante exámenes regulatorios y el derecho a realizar evaluaciones de seguridad.

P6: ¿Afecta la Ley Básica de IA a los servicios cloud de IA?

Sí, desde 2026. Los sistemas de "IA de alto impacto" en crédito, empleo, salud, etc. requerirán evaluaciones de conformidad y registro en MSIT. Los proveedores extranjeros de cloud AI que sirvan a usuarios coreanos estarán sujetos a estas obligaciones.

P7: ¿Cuál es el proceso de notificación FSC al ofrecer servicios cloud a instituciones financieras coreanas?

La institución financiera (no el proveedor cloud) debe notificar al FSC antes de usar cloud para operaciones importantes. Sin embargo, los proveedores cloud deben incluir los términos obligatorios del CSA según las directrices FSC, cooperar con las evaluaciones de riesgo y conceder derechos de auditoría e inspección.

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