"As a Non-Profit Organization, There Are Limitations to Monetary Compensation"
The Korea Music Content Association, which operates Circle Chart, announced on December 18 that it has prepared a compensation plan to provide concert tickets to victims of the personal information leak incident that occurred last May.
The association stated on its official website the previous day, "We have sent an informational email to victims of the Circle Chart personal information leak, outlining follow-up measures and compensation plans," and added, "We once again apologize for the inconvenience and concern caused."
The informational email was sent individually to eligible applicants, and the application period runs until January 3 of next year. The compensation consists of two concert invitation tickets per person for a concert hosted by the association.
Previously, the association revealed that a hacking attack on Circle Chart in May resulted in the leakage of a total of 65,394 web member records. In addition to basic information such as names, user IDs, and addresses, some members' resident registration numbers and mobile phone numbers were also included.
According to the association, the external agency contracted to operate Circle Chart failed to delete backup files generated during the personal information encryption process, and a hacker accessed these files, resulting in the leak. The association explained that as soon as it became aware of the leak in July, it reported the incident to the Personal Information Protection Commission and suspended the membership registration function. It also stated that all personal information held by the association has been completely deleted.
In the informational email, the association stated, "As a non-profit organization, we ask for your understanding that there are limitations to providing monetary compensation in the same manner as general for-profit companies."
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