South Korean Matchmaking Agency Fined Over 25 Million NTD for Leaking Sensitive Data of 420,000 Members
South Korea's PIPC fined matchmaking agency Duo 1.21 billion won after a cyberattack leaked sensitive personal data of over 420,000 members, citing negligence and a slow response.
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- 📰 Published: April 23, 2026 at 19:09
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(CNA, Seoul, 23rd, Foreign Dispatch) South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) stated today that a matchmaking agency leaked sensitive personal data of its members, including weight, blood type, and marital history, resulting in a fine of 1.21 billion won (approximately 25.82 million NTD) for the company.
According to a Reuters report, the PIPC issued a statement noting that the matchmaking agency, Duo, failed to fulfill its responsibility to protect its member database and reacted slowly after its system was hacked last year. The commission fined the company 1.21 billion won, ordered it to correct its data processing methods, and required full disclosure of the incident.
Hackers illegally breached Duo's database in January last year, downloading the personal information of over 420,000 active and expired members, including phone numbers, addresses, graduated schools, and workplaces.
Duo issued a statement regarding the incident, attributing it to a "cyberattack that was extremely difficult to detect or prevent." The company emphasized its respect for the regulatory authority's investigation findings and expressed "deep regret for failing to adequately protect members' personal data."
Duo is one of South Korea's most well-known matchmaking agencies. According to the company's official website, its services have helped over 53,000 couples tie the knot, averaging about 7 marriages a day. As of this week, it has 36,000 active members. (Translated by: Gao Zhaofen / Edited by: He Hongru) 1150423
(CNA, Seoul, 23rd, Foreign Dispatch) South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) stated today that a matchmaking agency leaked sensitive personal data of its members, including weight, blood type, and marital history, resulting in a fine of 1.21 billion won (approximately 25.82 million NTD) for the company.
According to a Reuters report, the PIPC issued a statement noting that the matchmaking agency, Duo, failed to fulfill its responsibility to protect its member database and reacted slowly after its system was hacked last year. The commission fined the company 1.21 billion won, ordered it to correct its data processing methods, and required full disclosure of the incident.
Hackers illegally breached Duo's database in January last year, downloading the personal information of over 420,000 active and expired members, including phone numbers, addresses, graduated schools, and workplaces.
Duo issued a statement regarding the incident, attributing it to a "cyberattack that was extremely difficult to detect or prevent." The company emphasized its respect for the regulatory authority's investigation findings and expressed "deep regret for failing to adequately protect members' personal data."
Duo is one of South Korea's most well-known matchmaking agencies. According to the company's official website, its services have helped over 53,000 couples tie the knot, averaging about 7 marriages a day. As of this week, it has 36,000 active members. (Translated by: Gao Zhaofen / Edited by: He Hongru) 1150423