- Singapore
Working Location
Job Description
Responsibilities
Privacy Support Specialist – South Korea Local Agent
Role Overview
We are seeking a Privacy Support Specialist to serve as the primary point of contact for user privacy inquiries directed to client's designated Local Agent in South Korea under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). This role is critical to ensuring client's compliance with Korean privacy regulations by providing accessible, human-supported inquiry channels for users.
Key Responsibilities
User Inquiry Handling
Receive and respond to inbound telephone calls from users in South Korea regarding privacy-related matters
Accurately capture user inquiry details, including contact information, nature of complaint, and relevant account identifiers
Provide courteous, professional assistance to users in Korean language
Triage & Routing
Assess and categorize incoming inquiries based on established criteria (privacy requests, account issues, data subject rights, etc.)
Complete standardized intake forms and upload to client's internal systems for processing by Privacy Operations
Ensure valid privacy inquiries are forwarded to Privacy Operations within agreed SLA.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate records of all user interactions in accordance with client's data handling standards
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for handling user complaints and data protection inquiries
Participate in mandatory annual training on Local Agent duties and PIPA compliance requirements
Support regulatory inspections and audits as required
Reporting & Coordination
Provide regular reports on inquiry volumes, trends, and escalation patterns
Assist in the notification and reporting of personal information leaks as directed
Required Qualifications
Language: Native-level fluency in Korean (written and spoken); professional proficiency in English
Experience: 1-3 years of experience in customer support, privacy operations, compliance, or related administrative roles
Availability: Ability to work Korean business hours (KST)
Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
Proficiency with standard office software and ability to learn internal tools
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in privacy, data protection, or regulatory compliance roles
Familiarity with data subject rights (access, deletion, correction requests)
Prior experience working with global technology companies
Understanding of PIPA or other data protection regulations
Contract Duration- 12 months
Working hours-8am-5pm SGT (covering Korean business hours)
Korean speaking candidates required due to client requirement of interacting users in South Korea.
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