Personal Information Protection Policy

Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine (hereafter referred to as "this hospital") understands that personal information is an important asset in today's advanced information and telecommunications society, and we recognize that it is our important responsibility to handle personal information properly.

Compliance with laws and regulations regarding the protection of personal information

This hospital will comply with laws, regulations, and other rules regarding the protection of personal information and will handle personal information properly.

Acquisition of Personal Information

When acquiring personal information, this hospital will make every effort to clarify the purpose of use and acquire personal information in a lawful and fair manner.

Use of Personal Information

Personal information acquired by this hospital will be used only for the purpose indicated at the time of acquisition or within the range reasonably related to the purpose or to the extent necessary for the operation of this hospital.

Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

This hospital will not provide personal information to third parties without the consent of the individual, except as required by law.

Management of Personal Information

This hospital will manage personal information with accuracy and modernity and implement necessary and appropriate information security to prevent the loss, alteration, or leakage of personal information.

Disclosure, Correction, Suspension of Use, and Deletion of Personal Information

This hospital recognizes that the individual has the right to request disclosure, correction, suspension of use, or deletion of his/her personal information, and has established a personal information consultation service.