(1) A data subject or personal information controller, other than the parties to collective dispute mediation subject to Article 49 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “collective dispute mediation”), who intends to participate in such collective dispute mediation additionally as a party pursuant to Article 49 (3) of the Act, shall file a written application during the notice period subject to the latter part of Article 49 (2) of the Act.

(2) Upon receiving a written application for collective dispute mediation as a party pursuant to paragraph (1), the Dispute Mediation Committee shall inform the applicant of whether it has accepted his or her application within 10 days from the expiry of the application period referred to in paragraph (1).