Samsung Electronics Switches Internal Bulletin Board to Real-Name System Following Revised Information and Communications Network Act

Samsung Electronics is completely converting its main internal community, "NOW Talk," into a real-name system.

The move follows the government's recent implementation of the revised Information and Communications Network Act, with Samsung aiming to foster a healthy communication culture through this change.

According to industry sources today (August 17), Samsung notified employees that NOW Talk will transition to a full real-name system starting at midnight tomorrow (August 18).

NOW Talk is an internal communication space where Samsung Electronics employees quickly share company news and policies.

Previously operated anonymously, NOW Talk will now display the author's name on both posts and comments.

This overhaul comes in the wake of the implementation of the revised Information and Communications Network Act on July 7, which explicitly stipulates liability for damages caused by the infringement of others' personal rights and the distribution of false or manipulated information.

The revised act expands the scope of illegal information, establishes regulations on false and manipulated information, and introduces provisions regarding liability for damages resulting from the distribution of such information.

Samsung explained that there have been persistent cases of individuals undermining the company's communication culture by relying on anonymity to defame others or spread unverified facts.

In particular, the company stated that rights violations on the internal bulletin board have worsened due to verbal abuse and slander within NOW Talk, and noted that it recently received a "workplace harassment improvement guidance" notice from the Ministry of Employment and Labor.

"We are reorganizing the operation of NOW Talk to protect employees from defamation and rights infringements, and to establish a communication culture based on mutual respect," Samsung stated.

However, existing posts written prior to the transition to the real-name system will not be retroactively converted to real names.

Employees can continue to view and write all posts just as before through the "NOW" menu at the top of the main screen.

Even after the overhaul, Samsung plans to continuously monitor NOW Talk for the distribution of illegal information, false or manipulated content, and violations of operating principles.

"If cases that undermine a healthy internal communication culture continue to occur, we will implement further operational revisions to ensure that NOW Talk remains a safe communication channel," Samsung explained.
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