communications services shall make it known to users that he or she
has taken necessary measures by posting a public notification on the
relevant message board or in any other way.
(4) Notwithstanding a request for deletion of the information under
Section 1, if it is difficult to judge whether information violates any right
or it is anticipated that there will probably be a dispute between interested
parties, a provider of information and communications services may take
a measure to block access to the information temporarily (hereinafter
referred to as “temporary measure”). In such cases, the period for the
temporary measure shall not exceed 30 days.
Related Provisions
Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network
Utilization and Information Protection, Etc. (amended by Act No. 14080
on March 22, 2016)
Article 44-2 (Request for Deletion of Information)
(1) Where information provided through an information and
communications network purposely to be made public intrudes on other
persons’ privacy, defames other persons, or violates other persons’ right
otherwise, the victim of such violation may request the provider of
information and communications services who managed the information
to delete the information or publish a rebuttable statement (hereinafter
referred to as “deletion or rebuttal”), presenting explanatory materials
supporting the alleged violation.
Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network
Utilization and Information Protection, Etc. (amended by Act No. 9119
on June 13, 2008)
Article 44-2 (Request for Deletion of Information)
(5) Every provider of information and communications services shall
clearly state in advance the details, procedures, and other matters
regarding necessary measures in the terms and conditions.
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