PRIVACY POLICY

2005.07.22
MITSUMI ELECTRIC CO.,LTD.

Official Announcement based on Law on Protection of Personal Information

Mitsumi Electric, Ltd. (hereinafter "the Company") in order to do business in the manufacture and sales of electronic parts, obtains such personal information necessary for the conduct of business. We are making the following public announcement in accordance with the regulations of Law on Protection of Personal Information with regard to the purpose of its use, its handling, the Enquiries Counter, and other matters.
Furthermore, the document is published on the Company's home page on the Internet so that everyone can easily obtain the knowledge.

Announcement

1. Regarding the Purpose of Use of Personal Information Retained by the Company.

When the Company has acquired personal information by means of something written by the person in question, except for cases where the purpose of use is clear, we will clarify the purpose of its use case by case.
Additionally, when we have acquired personal information by other means, either directly or indirectly, or with regard to personal information already acquired, we will utilize it within the scope of the following purposes.
  • For the purpose of sending new product information by electronic mail to those who are interested
  • For the purpose of sending replies to questions concerning products
  • To invite guests to our Company exhibitions and industry events, as well as managing site entry and exit, and in order to send requested materials at the venue
  • For the purpose of recruitment activities, or for office contact with retirees
  • For the purpose of contact with shareholders and other administrative duties
There are some who use personal information for business matters, such as ordering or carrying out other routine business.

2. Provision and Disclosure to Third Parties

Except for cases where the Company has obtained consent of the person in question, it will not provide or disclose personal information to third parties. However, in cases which apply to a ~ d below, the Company may, without the consent of the person in question, exceptionally handle personal information beyond the specified purpose or provides the personal information it retains to third parties:
  • When based on law
  • When necessary to safeguard human life, health or property, at times when it is difficult to obtain the consent of persons in question
  • Cases of need, especially for promoting the improvement of public health or the health of children, at times when it is difficult to obtain the consent of persons in question
  • In cases where it is necessary to cooperate in the execution of duties stipulated by law as and entrusted to national organizations, local governments or agencies, at times when there are concerns that obtaining the consent of persons in question would pose a hindrance to the execution of said duties

3. Enquiries Counter, and Various Requests Regarding Personal Information

For various requests as stipulated by Law on Protection of Personal Information, inquiries or complaints to make concerning personal information retained by the Company, kindly contact us by mail at the address below. Please be aware that there are occasions when we will not be able to honor your request if you contact departments of the Company other than those given below.
Inquiries Regarding Personal Information 206-8567
2-11-2, Tsurumaki, Tama-shi, Tokyo
Mitsumi Electric Co. Ltd.
General Affairs Department Attn: Safeguarding Personal Information

●Methods to Confirm the Identity of the Person in Question

At the time of the request, please attach a copy of a document that can confirm the identity of the person in question such as a driver's license or health insurance card. If you do not have these attachments and, if the content does not agree with the personal information we retain, we sometimes may be unable to honor your request.
Furthermore, for any request by an agent, please submit a proxy certificate and certification of seal. Also, for requests by the person of parental authority, guardian or other legal representative, please submit proof such as family register or certificate of registered matters.

●How to Apply for "Disclosure, Correction, Deletion, Cease of use, and Removal of Personal Information"

Our homepage on the Internet, or the above Enquiries Counter distribute application forms. Kindly fill in the required items, attach the documents in the preceding paragraph, and mail to the office above.

Request for "Disclosure of Personal Information"

When the requester desires disclosure of their own personal information from personal information retained by the Company, please fill in the necessary information in Application (1) "Request for Disclosure of Personal Information," and after attaching copies of proof of identity, mail it to the office above. After confirming the content of your request, we will reply within a reasonable period of time.

(1) "Request for Disclosure of Personal Information,"

Request for "Correction, or Deletion of Personal Information"

When the requester desires correction, addition, or deletion of their own personal information retained by the Company, please fill in the necessary items in Application (2) "Request for Correction, or Deletion of Personal Information", and after attaching proof of identity of the person in question, mail to the office above. After confirming the content of your request, and whether content differs from fact, correction, addition, or deletion of the information will be carried out within a reasonable period of time.

(2) "Request for Correction, or Deletion of Personal Information"

Request for "Cease of Use, or Removal of Personal Information"

When the requester wishes for cease of use, or removal of their own information from the personal information retained by the Company, please fill in the required items in Application (3) "Request for Cease of Use, or Removal of Personal Information", and after attaching a copy of proof of identity of the person in question, mail it to the office above. After confirming the content of your request, cease of use, or deletion of the personal information will be carried out within a reasonable period of time.
However, please be aware that after carrying out a cease of use, or removal of all or part of the information, there is a possibility that this will unavoidably render us incapable of providing services in accordance with requests. Additionally, where information sought is retained or managed on the basis of law, there are occasions where requests for cease of use, or removal cannot be honored.

(3) "Request for Cease of Use, or Removal of Personal Information"

●On Service Charges for "Disclosure of Personal Information"

A service charge of ¥800 (¥840 with tax) is assessed for each disclosure of personal information.

●Request for Access to List of Shareholders

Regarding the list of shareholders, the stipulations of Law on Protection of Personal Information notwithstanding, requests for access will be honored on the basis of Commercial Law and its Special Laws.

●Cases where Requests for Personal Information cannot be honored

Please be aware that in the following instances, there are occasions when requests cannot be honored even though application was made by the foregoing procedures with regard to requests for personal information.

(1) If there are deficiencies in the request, or the requested item is not a disclosure item stipulated by the law ([Retained Personal Data ] under the Law on Protection of Personal Information)
(2) When there are concerns about harm to the life, limb, property or other rights and interests of the person in question or a third party
(3) When there are concerns about a significant hindrance to the proper conduct of the Company's business
(4) Instances that are violations of other laws

4. Other matters

1.)  The name and complaint counter of the "Authorized Personal Information Protection Organization" that the Company belongs toAt present, the Company does not belong to an "Authorized Personal Information Protection Organization".
2.)  The items in this public announcement are based on what is described in Law on Protection of Personal Information (May 30, 2003 Law No. 57).
* Only Within Japan

(Revision History)
March 28, 2005 Enacted
April 1, 2005 Implemented
July 1, 2005 Revised