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acts in Paragraph 2, Article 6 be deleted as it may lead to misinterpretation. It also proposed that
Subparagraph 4, Paragraph 1 of Article 15 on collection and use of personal information not be
revised.
the minimum requirements for exercise of the right, and Article 35-3 have clearly established
criteria for designation and cancellation of institutions specialized in personal information
management, and rigorous management and oversight thereof.
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The Commission also concluded that Article 35-2 on the right to data portability should specify
In addition, regarding Article 37-2 on the right not to be subject to automated decision-making, the
Commission advised that the right not to be subject to automated decision-making that seriously
affect the legal effects, or the life, body, mind, and property of data subjects be recognized in its
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entirety without differentiation by reason of personal information collection and use.
E. Opinion expressed on hate speech against gender minorities
during elections and on TV
■ Hate speech by a (preliminary) public office candidate against gender
minorities
code of ethics should be revised to prevent and prohibit hate speech against gender minorities and
other socially marginalized groups, and measures should be developed to put this into practice
during elections. It also expressed opinion to the Chairperson of the National Election Commission
on the need to prevent electoral candidates from making hate speech during election campaigns.
Regarding a petition (21-jinjeong-0140600) that a statement made by a mayoral candidate
during a TV debate that the Queer Cultural Festival should not be held in a public plaza and the
‘right to reject’ gender minorities should be respected is discrimination against gender minorities,
the Commission dismissed it because, though the statement by the petitionee may constitute hate
speech, it is hard to conclude that the statement caused any damages to anyone and, as such, it
is not a matter of investigation by the Commission. However, in accordance with Paragraph 1,
Article 25 of the NHRCK Act, it expressed opinion based on conclusion that such statements can
manipulate negative views and prejudices against gender minorities.
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On July 22, the Commission expressed opinion to the leader of a political party that the party’s