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1. Establishment of Management Organization

In order to operate our personal information protection management system effectively, we have established a management organization with clearly defined roles, responsibilities and authority.

2. Appropriate Management

We use a personal information protection management system manual to educate our staff and make them aware of the system, and we implement and operate it appropriately.

3. Prohibition of Use for Other Purposes

We have established, implemented and shall continue to take the necessary measures to ensure that personal information is not used for any other purposes.

4. Compliance with Laws, Regulations and Standards

We have formulated a plan to ensure compliance with laws and ordinances, government guidelines and other standards concerning the protection of personal information and have produced an appropriate personal information protection management system manual.

5. Implementation of Safety Measures

In order to ensure the accuracy and security of the personal information that is under our control, we take measures to prevent the leakage, loss or damage of personal information, as well as other corrective action.

6. Handling of Complaints and Consultation

In order to receive complaints and consultations regarding the handling of personal information and the personal information protection management system, and respond to them appropriately and swiftly, we have established the necessary systems and procedures, which we comply with and maintain.

7. Continuous Improvements

The personal information protection management system is formulated with this policy at its core, and we refer to technological improvements in the information industry, conduct ongoing reviews via internal audits and make improvements to maintain its standards.

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