that individual to be identified by name and resident registration number (including
information which, if not by itself, allow for the possibility of identification when
combined with other information).
(2)With the exception of paragraph (1) stipulations, the definitions used in this Act shall
be governed by the Informationalization Promotion Framework Act.
Article 3 (Duties of Providers of Information and Communications Services and
Users)
(1)Any information and communications service provider shall protect user personal
information, strive to protect user rights and interests, and to improve the capability of
their service by providing information and communications services in a safe and
healthy way.
(2)Every user shall strive to establish a healthy information society.
(3)The Government may assist in the protection of user personal information and
protect juveniles from possible abuse from information and communications networks
by cooperating with, and supporting, information and communications service provider
organizations and user organizations.
Article 4 (Policy for Promotion of Utilization of Information and Communications
Networks )
(1)A policy shall be formed by the Minister of Information and Communication that
will be the base upon which an information society can be constructed. This policy
shall achieve this objective through the facilitation of use, secure administration, and
secure operation of information and communications networks, and user information
protection (hereafter referred to as the "promotion of the utilization of information and
communications networks and the protection of information").
(2)The policy referred to in paragraph (1) shall contain subjects that fall under each of
the following subparagraphs:
1.Development and distribution of information and communications network
technology;
2.Standardization of information and communications networks;
3.Revitalization of information and communications networks use including expansion
of information content and information and communications network usage under
Article 11;
4.Facilitation of joint utilization of information through information and
communications networks;