# The Data Protection (Adequacy) (Republic of Korea) Regulations 2022, Introduction: Introductory text


DATA PROTECTION
Made 21st November 2022
Laid before Parliament 23rd November 2022
Coming into force 19th December 2022
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 17A(1), (3), (5) and (6) of the Data Protection Act 2018 (“the 2018 Act”).
In accordance with section 17A(1) and (3) of the 2018 Act, the Secretary of State considers that the Republic of Korea ensures an adequate level of protection of personal data for certain transfers.
In accordance with section 182(2) of the 2018 Act, the Secretary of State has consulted the Commissioner and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2022/1213/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/data-protection-adequacy-republic-of-korea-regulations-2022/introduction
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.