Privacy Policy

“K”Line Business Systems Co., Ltd. (Hereafter, “K”Line Business Systems) considers the appropriate protection and handling of acquired or held personal information in accordance with the purpose of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information to be an important social responsibility for “K”Line Business Systems. Therefore, we have created the following protection policy to strictly manage the handling of personal information, including such information in each group company.

1.Basic approach to protecting personal information

“K”Line Business Systems recognizes that personal information is very important, and shall appropriately protect and handle personal information when personal information is handled as part of our business. Furthermore, all of our employees shall comply with laws and company regulations concerning the protection of personal information to meet the expectations and trust placed by society in “K”Line Business Systems.

2.Acquiring personal information

When acquiring personal information, we will clearly state the purpose for acquiring such information and then acquire the personal information to the extent necessary. Also, acquiring personal information shall be done by lawful and fair means.

3.Providing personal information to a third party

“K”Line Business Systems shall appropriately manage acquired personal information, and not disclose or provide such information to any third party, except when the situation falls under one of the following categories.

  1. When the owner of the personal information has given their consent
  2. When it is deemed necessary to disclose such information to the “K”Line Business Systems group companies, etc. in order to respond to an inquiry from the owner of the personal information
  3. When there is an impending danger to human life, body, or property, and there is an urgent need
  4. When disclosure of personal information is legally required

4.Managing personal information

Personal information shall be managed appropriately, and appropriate and reasonable protective measures shall be used from the perspective of technology and administration to prevent the risk of unauthorized access, loss, falsification, or leakage. If any negligence in the management of such information were to occur, such as leakage of personal information, we shall take immediate and effective countermeasures.

5.Contractor obligations

When it is necessary for “K”Line Business Systems to provide personal information to a third party, we require the third party to enter an agreement to ensure that personal information is managed thoroughly and appropriately to the same standard used by “K”Line Business Systems.

6.Compliance with laws and regulations, and reviewing initiatives

“K”Line Business Systems shall comply with applicable laws and regulations concerning personal information, and continuously make improvements to initiatives in the above items to provide even greater protection for personal information.

7.Inquiries

The General Administration Group at “K”Line Business Systems receives and handles inquiries concerning the Personal Information Protection Policy.