Overview
- An internal review found data tied to 192,088 partner stores was compromised, mostly mobile numbers, with some names, birth dates and gender.
- Shinhan Card said no resident registration numbers, card numbers or bank account details were exposed, and ordinary cardholders’ data were unaffected.
- At least 12 employees from five or more sales offices were removed from duties, and the company is considering criminal complaints.
- Shinhan reported the case to the Personal Information Protection Commission and says no financial damage has been identified so far.
- The Financial Services Commission said it could expand checks to other firms and will take legal measures if any personal financial information leaks are confirmed.