🌍 Asia

Is Surfshark Safe in South Korea?

Privacy analysis under PIPA

📋 South Korea Analysis:
In South Korea, Surfshark must comply with PIPA. Surfshark offers good value with unlimited devices. Users in South Korea may have additional rights regarding data access and deletion.
Safety Score for South Korea Users
8.0/10

📜 South Korea Privacy Laws & Surfshark

South Korea enforces PIPA, which govern how Surfshark can collect, process, and store your personal data.

Your Rights in South Korea

Under PIPA, Surfshark must respond to valid data requests within the legally mandated timeframe.

📊 How Surfshark Handles South Korea User Data

Surfshark collects the following data from South Korea users:

Data Storage Location

Depending on Surfshark's infrastructure, your data may be stored in data centers outside {c_name}, which affects legal jurisdiction and data protection.

🔒 Encryption & Security for South Korea

Encryption: Strong

AES-256 encryption. CleanWeb ad blocker. MultiHop servers.

South Korea users should review local security standards.

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Last updated: January 2026