개정 개인정보호호법상 자율주행자동차의 개인정보보호에 관한 법적 논의

Abstract

An autonomous vehicle is a system that operates while inputting and processing a number of digital information by integrating advanced technology with existing automobiles. The collection and processing of personal information such as other vehicles, pedestrians, and surrounding environments is inevitable as the collection of vast and diverse data is essential for the operation of autonomous vehicles and for accurate judgments accordingly. Most personal information laws require the prior consent of the data subject to be imported and processed, and the use of personal information without the consent of the data subject is restricted. Therefore, in order to revitalize the autonomous vehicle industry and develop related technologies, it is necessary to improve the personal information protection system. The enforcement of the "Act on Promotion and Support for Commercialization of Autonomous Vehicles" and the revision of the Data 3 Act in 2020 aim to provide data subjects with appropriate protection of personal information and promote effective use. In this paper, we discussed the protection and utilization of personal information, focusing on the "Personal Information Protection Law" that corrects the problem of personal information protection by utilizing digital information for the commercialization of fully autonomous vehicles.