Court suspends 201.1 bln-won fine imposed on Coupang for unauthorized user data collection

What happened: A Seoul court temporarily suspended a 201.1 billion-won fine on Coupang over unauthorized collection of user data, granting the company's injunction request. Key numbers: Fine of 201.1 billion won (US$147.74 million). About 11.17 million users' online activity records collected. Why it matters: The court cited concern the penalty could cause irrecoverable damage to the company. A different panel rejected Coupang's request to suspend the separate 423.6 billion-won fine, the largest ever by the privacy regulator to a single firm.

A Seoul court temporarily suspended a 201.1 billion-won fine on Coupang over unauthorized collection of user data, granting the company's injunction request.

The court cited concern the penalty could cause irrecoverable damage to the company. A different panel rejected Coupang's request to suspend the separate 423.6 billion-won fine, the largest ever by the privacy regulator to a single firm.