Purpose of processing personal information

• Korea ABS Research Center processes personal information for the following purposes. The personal information being processed will not be used for purposes other than the following, and if the purpose of use changes, necessary measures will be taken, such as obtaining separate consent in accordance with Article 18 of the Personal Information Protection Act.
  1. Report on access to domestic genetic resources, etc.

     Foreigners, nationals residing abroad, foreign institutions, international organizations, and other equivalent persons, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Environment, who wish to access domestic genetic resources, etc. for the purpose of reporting personal information to the head of the responsible national agency as prescribed by Presidential Decree. Processes .

  2. Application for confirmation of conclusion of mutually agreed terms

     After the access report certificate is issued, personal information is processed for the purpose of confirming the conclusion of mutually agreed terms (a written contract to share profits fairly and equitably with the genetic resource provider).

  3. Reporting changes in access to domestic genetic resources

     Personal information is processed for the purpose of changing the information reported by the person who reported access to domestic genetic resources, etc.

  4. Report compliance with overseas genetic resource procedures

     In order to access and acquire overseas genetic resources and use them domestically, personal information is processed for the purpose of reporting to the national inspection agency that the procedures set by the resource providing country have been followed.

  5. online consultation

     We process personal information to resolve questions or difficulties regarding acquisition of overseas genetic resources and distribution of results, laws and procedures related to the Nagoya Protocol, and to support researchers who use life research resources for academic research purposes.

  6. Apply for visiting education

     We process personal information to support separate face-to-face consultations or training related to understanding and compliance with the Nagoya Protocol.

  7. Subscribe to ABS Brief

     ABS Brief Nagoya Protocol We process personal information to provide information on domestic and international trends.

Personal information collection items, retention period

• Korea ABS Research Center processes personal information for the following purposes. The personal information being processed will not be used for purposes other than the following, and if the purpose of use changes, necessary measures will be taken, such as obtaining separate consent in accordance with Article 18 of the Personal Information Protection Act.
• The purpose of processing, retention period, and items of personal information processed by Korea ABS Research Center for personal information files registered and disclosed in accordance with Article 32 of the Personal Information Protection Act are as follows.

Provision of personal information to third parties

• Korea ABS Research Center does not provide the personal information of the information subject to third parties beyond the scope specified for the purpose of collection and use. However, in cases that fall under Articles 17 and 18 of the Personal Information Protection Act, personal information is provided to a third party.
  • When separate consent is obtained from the information subject
  • When there are special provisions in other laws
  • In cases where the information subject or his/her legal representative is unable to express his/her intention or cannot obtain prior consent due to unknown address, etc., it is clearly deemed necessary for the urgent benefit of the life, body, or property of the information subject or a third party. case
  • If personal information is used for purposes other than the intended purpose or does not provide it to a third party, it is impossible to perform the duties prescribed by other laws and personal information has been reviewed and resolved.
  • When it is necessary to provide information to a foreign government or international organization for the implementation of a treaty or other international agreement
  • When necessary for investigation of crime and filing and maintenance of indictment
  • When necessary to carry out the court's judicial duties
  • When necessary for the execution of punishment, custody, or protective measures
• If the Korea ABS Research Center provides information to a third party in any of the cases specified in Paragraph 1, it will announce or notify the fact of provision to the extent permitted by law.

Entrustment of personal information processing work

• Korea ABS Research Center entrusts personal information processing tasks as follows to ensure smooth personal information processing.

  Entrustment of personal information processing work - entrusted work, entrusted person (trustee)

  Consignment work	Person who is entrusted (trustee)
  Reconstruction of ABS Comprehensive Information Portal (2023) (Personal information accessed when performing defect repair work)	Trustee name: Plan I Co., Ltd. Address: 282-10 Munji-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon Phone number: 042-820-9676

• When concluding a consignment contract, Korea ABS Research Center prohibits processing of personal information for purposes other than the purpose of performing consignment work in accordance with Article 26 of the Personal Information Protection Act, measures to ensure safety, restrictions on re-entrustment, management and supervision of the consignee, and matters related to responsibilities such as compensation for damages. is specified in documents such as contracts, and we supervise whether the trustee handles personal information safely.
• If the details of the entrusted work or the trustee changes, we will disclose it through this personal information processing policy without delay.

Rights, obligations and exercise methods of information subjects and legal representatives

• Information subjects can exercise their rights, such as requesting the Korea ABS Research Center to view, correct, delete, or suspend processing of personal information at any time.
• The exercise of rights under Paragraph 1 may be done through an agent, such as the information subject's legal representative or a person authorized to do so. In this case, you must submit a power of attorney in the form of Appendix No. 11 of the “Notice on Personal Information Processing Methods.”
  ※ Requests such as viewing of personal information regarding a person under the age of 14 must be made directly by the legal representative, and the information subject who is a minor over the age of 14 may exercise his or her rights regarding the personal information of the information subject or exercise his or her rights through a legal representative. You can also exercise it.
• The exercise of rights pursuant to Paragraph 1 may be made to the Korea ABS Research Center in writing, e-mail, fax, etc. in accordance with Article 41, Paragraph 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act, and the Korea ABS Research Center will take action without delay. .
• In addition, you can exercise your rights under Paragraph 1 through the Personal Information Protection Portal (www.privacy.go.kr) → Civil Complaint Center → Request to view personal information, etc., and Korea ABS Research Center will take action without delay.
• Requests to view and suspend personal information processing may limit the information subject's rights pursuant to Article 35, Paragraph 4 and Article 37, Paragraph 2 of the Personal Information Protection Act.
• Requests for correction or deletion of personal information cannot be requested if the personal information is specified as the subject of collection in other laws and regulations.
• Korea ABS Research Center verifies whether the person making the request, such as a request for access, a request for correction or deletion, or a request for suspension of processing, is the person or a legitimate agent in accordance with the information subject's rights.

Destruction procedures and methods of personal information

• Korea ABS Research Center destroys the personal information without delay when the personal information is no longer needed, such as when the personal information retention period has passed or the purpose of processing has been achieved.
• Korea ABS Research Center destroys personal information in accordance with established procedures when personal information is no longer needed, such as when the personal information retention period has passed or the purpose of processing has been achieved. However, if personal information must be preserved in accordance with other laws, personal information will be preserved for the relevant period.
• The procedures and methods for destroying personal information are as follows.
  • Destruction Procedure: Information entered by the information subject is destroyed in accordance with relevant laws and internal policies after the retention period has elapsed or the processing purpose has been achieved.
  • Technique: Personal information recorded and stored in electronic file format is permanently deleted in a manner that makes restoration impossible, and personal information recorded and stored in paper documents is shredded or incinerated.

Measures to ensure the safety of personal information

• Korea ABS Research Center is taking the following measures to ensure the safety of personal information.
  • Personal information handler training: We provide regular training to personal information handlers.
  • Restriction of access to personal information: Control unauthorized access to the personal information management system from outside and
  • Encryption of personal information: Users’ personal information is encrypted, stored and managed.
  • Technical measures against hacking, etc.: In order to prevent leakage and damage of personal information due to hacking or computer viruses, the Korea Financial Cooperation Council manages access rights to systems, etc., encryption, and installation of security programs.

Matters related to installation, operation and refusal of automatic personal information collection devices

• Korea ABS Research Center uses ‘cookies’ to store usage information and retrieve it from time to time in order to provide customized services to users.
• Cookies are a small amount of information that the server (https) used to run the website sends to the user's computer browser and are sometimes stored on the hard disk of the user's PC computer.
  • Purpose of use of cookies: They are used to provide optimized information to users by identifying visitation and use patterns, secure access, etc. for each service and website visited by the user.
  • Installation/operation/rejection of cookies: You can set your browser options to allow or block cookies.
    • Edge: Tools menu at the top right of the web browser > Internet Options > Privacy > Settings > Settings menu at the top right of the advanced web browser > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data
    • Chrome: Settings menu at the top right of the web browser > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data
    • Whale: Settings menu at the top right of the web browser > Privacy > Cookies and other site data
  • If you refuse to store cookies, you may have difficulty using some services.

Personal information protection officer

• Korea ABS Research Center is responsible for the overall management of personal information processing, and has designated a personal information protection manager as follows to handle complaints and provide relief for damage from information subjects related to personal information processing.

  Personal information protection manager - category, department name, name, contact information

  division	Department	name	contact
  Personal information protection officer	ABS Research Support Center	Minho Ahn	Phone: 042-879-8333 Fax: 042-879-8339 Email: minho@kribb.re.kr

• Information subjects may contact the Personal Information Protection Manager and the department in charge regarding all personal information protection-related inquiries, complaint handling, damage relief, etc. that arise while using the Korea ABS Research Center website. Korea ABS Research Center will respond and process inquiries from information subjects without delay.

Relief for infringement of rights

• Korea ABS Research Center guarantees the information subject's right to self-determination of personal information and strives to provide consultation and relief for damage caused by personal information infringement. If you need to report or consult, please contact the responsible department below.

  Personal information protection manager - category, department name, name, contact information

  division	Department	name	contact
  Personal information protection officer	ABS Research Support Center	Minho Ahn	Phone: 042-879-8333 Fax: 042-879-8339 Email: minho@kribb.re.kr

• The organizations below are separate from the Korea ABS Research Center. If you are dissatisfied with the Korea ABS Research Center's own personal information complaint handling and damage relief results, or if you need further assistance, please contact us.
  • Personal Information Infringement Report Center (operated by Korea Internet & Security Agency)
    • Responsibilities: Reporting personal information infringement, requesting consultation
    • Website: privacy.kisa.or.kr
    • Phone: (without area code) 118
    • Address: Personal Information Infringement Reporting Center, 3rd floor, 9 Jinheung-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do (58324) (301-2, Bitgaram-dong)
  • Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee
    • Responsibilities: Request for personal information dispute mediation, group dispute mediation (civil resolution)
    • Website: www.kopico.go.kr
    • Phone: (without area code) 1833-6972
    • Address: (03171) 12th floor, Seoul Government Complex, 209 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
  • Supreme Prosecutors' Office: (without area code) 1301 ( www.spo.go.kr )
  • National Police Agency: (without area code) 182 ( ecrm.cyber.go.kr )
• Disposition taken by the head of a public institution in response to requests pursuant to the provisions of Article 35 (view of personal information), Article 36 (correction/deletion of personal information), and Article 37 (suspension of processing of personal information, etc.) of the Personal Information Protection Act. Or, a person whose rights or interests have been infringed due to an omission may request an administrative trial in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Appeals Act.
  • Central Administrative Appeals Commission: (without area code) 110 ( www.simpan.go.kr )

Changes to personal information handling policy

• This privacy policy is effective from January 1, 2024.
• You can check the previous privacy policy below.