「ACT ON PROMOTION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK UTILIZATION AND INFORMATION PROTECTION」 registration numbers of users in relation to performing the identification service of a mobile telecommunications business entity designated as an identification service agency under Article 23-3. (2) Even where the collection and use of users’ resident registration numbers is authorized pursuant to paragraph (1) 3, an identification method without using the users’ resident registration numbers (hereinafter referred to as "alternative means") shall be provided. <Amended on Feb. 4, 2020> [This Article Wholly Amended on Feb. 17, 2012] Article 23-3 (Designation of Identification Service Agencies) (1) The Korea Communications Commission may, after reviewing the following, designate a person as an identification service agency who is deemed competent to safely and reliably perform the affairs of development, provision, and administration of the alternative means (hereinafter referred to as "identification service"): 1. A plan for physical, technological, and administrative measures in order to secure safety of the identification service; 2. Technological and financial capability necessary for performing the identification service; 3. Appropriateness of the scale of facilities relevant to the identification service. (2) When an identification service agency intends to fully or partially suspend the identification service, it shall determine and notify a suspension period to the users not later than 30 days prior to the intended date of suspension and shall report the same to the Korea Communications Commission. In such cases, the suspension period shall not exceed six months. (3) When an identification service agency intends to discontinue the identification service, it shall notify the intention to the users not later than 60 days prior to the intended date of discontinuation and shall report the same to the Korea Communications Commission. (4) Matters necessary for the detailed review criteria for each item subject to the review and the designation procedures for identification service agencies under paragraph (1), suspension or discontinuation of the identification service under paragraphs (2) and (3), and other matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. [This Article Newly Inserted on Apr. 5, 2011] 법제처 12 국가법령정보센 터