Table of Contents

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  Purpose of Personal Information Processing, Collection Items, Retention and Use Period
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  Registration Status of Personal Information Files and Items of Processed Personal Information
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  Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
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  Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing
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  Procedures and Methods for the Disposal of Personal Information
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  Rights, Obligations, and Exercise Methods of Data Subjects and Legal Representatives
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  Measures for Ensuring the Security of Personal Information
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  Installation, Operation, and Refusal of Devices Automatically Collecting Information
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  Personal Information Protection Officer and Personal Information Access·Request
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  Remedies for Infringement of Data Subject's Rights and Interests
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  Operation and Management of Video Information Processing Equipment
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  Changes to the Privacy Policy

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Article 1. Purpose of Personal Information Processing, Collection Items, Retention and Use Period

The Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology processes personal information for the following purposes. The personal information being processed will not be used for purposes other than the intended ones, and in case of any changes in the purposes of use, necessary actions will be taken, including obtaining separate consent in accordance with Article 18 of the 「Personal Information Protection Act.」

The Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology processes personal information within the personal information retention and usage period stipulated by the law or within the period consented by the data subject at the time of collecting the personal information, as required by law.

1. ① The Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology processes the personal information of data subjects as follows.

   [Service Name]

   KOBIC SSO Member Management

   [Basis of Operation]

   Consent of Data Subjects

   [Processing Purposes]

   For the purpose of verifying the identity of individuals, personal identification, prevention of unauthorized and fraudulent use by malicious members, confirmation of intent to join, online reservation/application for programs related to courses and educational events, surveys, etc., associated with the use of membership-based services.

   [Collected Information]

   - Mandatory: ID, password, name (Korean/English), date of birth, affiliation name, department, nationality, address, email address, phone number
   - Optional: National Researcher Number, position, mobile phone number

   [Retention period]

   Until the withdrawal of membership

※ However, in cases where the following reasons apply, until the cessation of the relevant reason.

• In cases where investigations or inquiries are in progress due to violations of related laws, until the conclusion of such investigations or inquiries
• In cases where there are outstanding rights and obligations related to website usage, until the settlement of such rights and obligations

Article 2. Registration Status of Personal Information Files and Items of Processed Personal Information

1. ① Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology registers and discloses personal information files in accordance with Article 32 of the 「Personal Information Protection Act.」 as follows.

   [Personal Information File Name]

   KOBIC SSO

   [Basis of Operation]

   Consent of Data Subjects

   [Processing Purposes]

   For the purpose of verifying the identity of individuals, personal identification, prevention of unauthorized and fraudulent use by malicious members, confirmation of intent to join, online reservation/application for programs related to courses and educational events, surveys, etc., associated with the use of membership-based services.

   [Items of personal information recorded in personal data files]

   - Mandatory: ID, password, name (Korean/English), date of birth, affiliation name, department, nationality, address, email address, phone number
   - Optional: National Researcher Number, position, mobile phone number

   [Retention period]

   Until the withdrawal of membership

2. ② Detailed disclosure of personal information file registration information for The Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology can be accessed through the Personal Information Portal (https://www.privacy.go.kr) → Personal Services → Personal Information Access Requests → Search Personal Information File List menu.

Article 3. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

1. ① The Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology provides personal information to third parties only in cases corresponding to Article 17 and Article 18 of the 「Personal Information Protection Act,」 such as special legal provisions or the consent of the data subject.

Article 4. Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing

1. ① Personal information processing entrusted by The Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology will not be conducted, and in the event that outsourcing becomes necessary, it will be promptly disclosed through this privacy policy.

Article 5. Procedures and Methods for the Disposal of Personal Information

1. ① The Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology promptly disposes of the information when personal information becomes unnecessary due to the expiration of the retention period or the achievement of the processing purpose.
2. ② In cases where personal information must be retained under other laws despite the expiration of the retention period or the achievement of the processing purpose, the relevant personal information is transferred to a separate database (DB) or stored in a different location. The basis for retention and the items of personal information to be retained, including the details, are disclosed in this Privacy Policy.
3. ③ The procedure and method for the disposal of personal information are as follows.

Article 6. Rights and Obligations of Data Subjects and Their Exercise Methods

1. ① Data subjects may exercise their rights, such as accessing, correcting, deleting, or requesting the suspension of personal information processing, from the Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology at any time. ※ Requests for accessing, etc., personal information regarding children under the age of 14 must be made by their legal representatives. Data subjects who are minors aged 14 or older may exercise their rights regarding their personal information themselves or through their legal representatives.
2. ② The exercise of rights can be carried out by the Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology in accordance with Article 41, Paragraph 1 of the 「Personal Information Protection Act,」 through written communication, email, facsimile transmission (FAX), and the like. The Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology will promptly take action in response to this.
3. ③ Rights may also be exercised through a legal representative or a delegate authorized by the data subject. In such cases, a power of attorney according to the format specified in the “Notice on Methods of Personal Information Processing” must be submitted.
4. ④ The right to access personal information and request the suspension of processing may be limited under Article 35, Paragraph 4 of the 「Personal Information Protection Act.」
5. ⑤ Requests for correction and deletion of personal information cannot be made if the personal information is specified as a collection target under other laws.
6. ⑥ The Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology verifies whether the person requesting access, correction, or deletion of personal information is the data subject or a legitimate representative.
7. ⑦ The Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology must create a processing result notification and inform the data subject of the results within 10 days.

Article 7. Measures to Ensure the Security of Personal Information

Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology implements necessary technical, managerial, and physical measures for security, as required by Article 29 of the 「Personal Information Protection Act.」 as follows.

Article 8. Installation, Operation, and Refusal of Devices Automatically Collecting Information

1. ① The Korea Institute of Life Science and Biotechnology uses ‘cookies’ to store and periodically retrieve usage information in order to provide personalized services to users.
2. ② Cookies are small pieces of information sent by the server (HTTP) operating the website to the user's computer browser. They may be stored on the user's PC hard drive and may cause difficulties in using the service if cookie storage is refused or blocked.

Article 9. Personal Information Protection Officer and Personal Information Access·Request

1. ① Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology has designated a personal information protection manager and personnel to protect the personal information of data subjects and handle complaints related to personal information.
2. ② Data subjects may request access to and claim personal information in accordance with Article 35 of the 「Personal Information Protection Act.」 to the following departments.
3. ③ The Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology will make every effort to promptly process requests for access to personal information.
4. ④ The right to access personal information and request the suspension of processing may be limited under Article 35, Paragraph 4 of the 「Personal Information Protection Act.」

Article 10. Remedies for Infringement of Data Subject's Rights and Interests

The following organization is a separate entity from the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology. If you are dissatisfied with the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology's internal handling of personal information complaints or damage relief, or if you require more detailed assistance, please contact the organization listed below.

In addition, individuals who have suffered infringements on their rights or interests due to actions taken by the head of a public institution or by arbitrary means in response to requests made under Article 35 (Access to Personal Information), Article 36 (Correction or Deletion of Personal Information), and Article 37 (Suspension of Processing of Personal Information) of the Personal Information 「Protection Act.」 may file an administrative appeal in accordance with the Administrative Appeals Act.

※ For more information on administrative adjudication, please refer to the Central Administrative Appeals Commission (www.simpan.go.kr) website.

Article 11. Matters Concerning the Operation and Management of Video Information Processing Equipment

Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology installs and operates video information processing equipment in accordance with Article 25, Paragraph 7 of the 「Personal Information Protection Act.」 For detailed information, please click Learn more.

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Article 12. Changes to the Privacy Policy

1. ① This privacy policy will be effective from September 15, 2023.
2. ② The previous privacy policy can be reviewed below.