🌐 This article has been translated from Korean for your convenience. If there is any discrepancy, the Korean version prevails.
- What is identity theft?
- Actions on accounts using someone else’s identity
- Actions when your own identity is stolen
What is identity theft?
If you use another person’s identity to complete identity verification, you may be punished under the relevant laws such as Article 37 of the Resident Registration Act, Articles 314 and 236 of the Criminal Act.
However, if you distribute legally permitted mature content using POSTYPE’s identity verification system, creators are legally protected even if a minor views it by stealing someone else’s identity.
POSTYPE operates a lawful identity verification system so that creators can focus on their work with peace of mind, and we strive to handle any discovered identity theft quickly and reasonably.
Actions on accounts using someone else’s identity
If you find an account suspected of using someone else’s identity, please send the information below through Submit a request, and based on our internal policies we will take measures such as reconfirming the person’s identity, canceling identity verification, or permanently suspending service use.
- Information that can identify the suspected account (such as the channel URL of the user)
- Reasons you suspect identity theft and supporting evidence (such as screenshots)
The person whose identity was stolen can log in directly to the stolen account and delete it. After deletion, you can immediately complete identity verification again on your own POSTYPE account. Identity verification is only available via Toss, mobile phone, card or I-PIN.
Reporting and penalizing the offender
POSTYPE is not an investigative agency and therefore cannot directly resolve identity theft issues, and in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act and our Privacy Policy, we cannot arbitrarily provide members’ personal information. We only provide information when investigative agencies, etc., request it through legitimate procedures in accordance with the law. If you wish to identify or take legal action against the offender, please contact a nearby investigative agency and request investigative cooperation.
Strengthening account security
If you suspect identity theft, there is a risk that your personal information has been compromised not only on POSTYPE but also on other sites you use. Please refer to the 10 guidelines to prevent misuse of personal information and the following best practices.