Louis Vuitton Korea Confirms Customer Data Leak Following Systems Breach

Louis Vuitton Korea, a unit of the luxury conglomerate LVMH (LVMH.PA), announced on Friday that a systems breach in June led to the unauthorized leak of some customer data, including contact details. The company confirmed that financial information was not compromised.

Incident Details

• The breach involved unauthorized third-party access to Louis Vuitton Korea’s system.

• The company became aware of the incident on Wednesday and has since notified government authorities.

• Immediate steps were taken to contain the breach and enhance system security.

Broader Context

• The South Korean units of other LVMH brands, Christian Dior Couture and Tiffany, are also under investigation by South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission for earlier reported customer data leaks.

• These incidents have heightened scrutiny on data security practices within luxury brands operating in South Korea.