Restriction on Operation of Mobile Visual Data Processing Devices
(1) A person who intends to operate a mobile visual data processing device for work purposes shall not take photographs (limited to cases falling within the scope of personal information; hereinafter the same shall apply) of a person or things related to such person at public places, except in the following cases:
- In any of the cases falling under any subparagraph of Article 15 (1);
- Where the data subject fails to express his or her intention to refuse to be photographed, although the fact of photographing is clearly stated to inform the data subject; in such cases, it shall be limited to cases where it is unlikely to unduly infringe upon the right of a data subject and where it does not exceed reasonable limits;
- Other cases prescribed by Presidential Decree, corresponding to those referred to in subparagraphs 1 and 2.
(2) No one shall take photographs of a person or things related to such person through a mobile visual data processing device at a place used by many unspecified persons where an individual's privacy could be significantly compromised, such as a bathroom, toilet, sauna, and changing room: Provided, That this shall not apply to cases prescribed by Presidential Decree, where it is necessary for lifesaving and first-aid services.
(3) Where a person or thing related to such person is photographed with a portable visual data processing device in cases falling under the subparagraphs of paragraph (1), the fact of photographing shall be indicated and notified as prescribed by Presidential Decree, by such means as light, sound, and signboard.
(4) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), Article 25 (6) through (8) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the operation of mobile visual data processing devices.