🌐 This article has been translated from Korean for your convenience. If there is any discrepancy, the Korean version prevails.
- What is identity theft?
- Actions taken on accounts that use someone else’s identity
- Actions you can take when your own identity is stolen
What is identity theft?
If you complete identity verification, etc. by stealing someone else’s identity, you may be punished under relevant laws such as Article 37 of the Resident Registration Act and Articles 314 and 236 of the Criminal Act.
On the other hand, if you distribute legal adult content using POSTYPE’s identity verification system, the creator can be protected by law even if a minor views it by stealing someone else’s identity.
POSTYPE operates a lawful identity verification system so creators can focus on their work with peace of mind, and we handle any detected identity theft cases as quickly and reasonably as possible.
Actions taken on accounts that use someone else’s identity
If you find an account that you suspect is using someone else’s identity, please send us the details below through Submit a request. Based on our internal guidelines, we will take measures such as reconfirming the account owner’s identity, canceling identity verification, or permanently suspending service use.
- Information that allows us to identify the suspected account (such as the user’s channel URL)
- Reasons you suspect identity theft and any supporting evidence (such as image captures)
The person whose identity was stolen can directly log in to the stolen account and delete it, and after deleting it, can immediately complete identity verification with their own POSTYPE account. Identity verification is only available through Toss, mobile phone, card, or i-PIN.
Reporting and punishing the identity thief
POSTYPE is not an investigative agency, so we cannot directly resolve identity theft issues, and under 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 lawful procedures as prescribed by law. If you wish to identify or seek punishment for the person who stole your identity, please contact a nearby investigative agency and request investigative cooperation.
Strengthening your account security
If you suspect identity theft, it may mean that your personal information has been compromised not only on POSTYPE but also on other sites you use. Please refer to the 10 rules to prevent misuse of personal information and the following best practices.