GH Recognized for Outstanding Personal Data Management...Receives Commendation from Personal Information Protection Commission Chairperson

Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Corporation (GH) was honored as an exemplary organization for personal data protection at the 6th Personal Information Protection Day event, which took place at the El Tower in Seoul on September 30. GH received a commendation from the chairperson of the Personal Information Protection Commission.

The Personal Information Protection Merit Award is presented to organizations and individuals that have contributed to enhancing the level of personal data protection and to the safe management and utilization of personal information. This commendation was awarded by type of organization (such as local public enterprises, national public enterprises, and local governments). Among all local public enterprises nationwide, GH was the only recipient of this award.

GH has established personal data protection as a core management task and has continuously strengthened its management system for the entire personal information lifecycle, from collection, utilization, provision, and storage to destruction. GH implements comprehensive data protection activities across all areas, including policy development and implementation of safety measures, employee training and awareness, inspection and improvement of handling practices, and response to new technological environments.

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In particular, GH achieved the top S grade in the “Public Institution Personal Information Protection Level Assessment” conducted by the Personal Information Protection Commission. GH is the only local public enterprise among 165 nationwide to earn the highest S grade for two consecutive years. This organizational commendation once again recognizes GH's outstanding management system and effective protection outcomes.

GH intends to use this award as an opportunity to further advance its personal information management system to proactively respond to the rapidly changing digital environment, including artificial intelligence (AI). The corporation also aims to strengthen employee competencies and spread a culture of practical implementation, thereby building a safe and reliable personal data protection environment that residents can feel in their daily lives.

Yongjin Kim, President of GH, said, “This commendation is the result of the concerted efforts of all employees to securely protect the valuable personal data of our residents. As the only local public enterprise to achieve the highest S grade for two consecutive years in the evaluation of personal information protection level and now to receive this merit commendation, we will continue to maintain the best personal data protection system that residents can trust with confidence.”

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