Privacy Policy

S.D. COLLABO CO., LTD. regards information as an important asset and believes that it must be properly protected in the same manner as other business assets. Based on this belief, the entire company is united in its efforts to develop and strengthen the operational aspects of its information management system, including employee education and awareness programs and the implementation of comprehensive security measures.

01.Acquisition and use of personal information

We may acquire personal information to the extent necessary for the sale of ethical pharmaceuticals, diagnostic pharmaceuticals, medical devices and materials, and the provision of information through our medical information system. The Company will acquire personal information in an appropriate and fair manner after clarifying the purpose of use. In addition, we will use personal information only within the scope of the purpose of use.

02.Provision of personal information

In order to provide smooth services to our customers, ensure the safety of medical care, improve the quality of medical care, etc., we may provide personal information to pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical equipment and material manufacturers, etc. with whom we do business. In such cases, we will provide personal information to the minimum extent possible. We will also clarify to whom we provide personal information, notify or publicly announce it to the subject (principal) of the information, and take appropriate measures, such as suspension of provision, depending on the status of consent of the subject (principal) of the information. However, this does not apply when required by law, when it is necessary to protect human life or property, or when it is necessary to cooperate with the police, courts, or other public agencies.

In the following cases, the person to whom personal information is provided is not considered a third party under the law. When providing personal information to a third party, we will obtain the prior consent of the subject of the information (the individual).

(1)When the handling of personal data is outsourced in whole or in part within the scope necessary to achieve the Company's purpose of use.

(2)When personal data is provided as a result of the succession of the Company's business due to a merger or other reasons.

(3)Cases in which personal data is provided to a specific company for joint use with that company.

03.Secure management of personal information

We will implement necessary and appropriate information security measures to protect personal information from loss, leakage, destruction, and falsification.

(1)Organizational security control measures
In addition to appointing a person responsible for the handling of personal data, the Company clarifies the employees who handle personal data and the scope of personal data handled by such employees, and establishes a system for reporting to the person responsible in the event that the Company discovers facts or signs of violation of personal data protection laws or the Company's personal data protection regulations.

(2)Personnel safety control measures
Regular training is provided to employees on matters to keep in mind regarding the handling of personal data.

(3)Physical security control measures
In areas where personal data is handled, control employees' access to rooms and restrict them from bringing in equipment, secure computer equipment, and lock and store documents containing personal data.

(4)Technical safety control measures
Access control is implemented to limit the scope of persons in charge and the personal information databases handled.
Implement measures such as introducing mechanisms to protect against unauthorized access from outside, etc.

04.Entrustment of Personal Data

In order to provide smooth service to our clients, we may outsource the handling of personal data to outside parties. In such cases, we will enter into a contract with the outsourcee and inspect the status of implementation to ensure appropriate handling of personal data.

05.Joint Use of Personal Data

In the event that personal data is shared by the Suzuken Group or others, we will notify or publicly announce in advance to the subject of the information (the individual) the scope of the joint users, the content of the personal data to be used, the purpose of use, and the name, address and representative of the company responsible for management.

06.Respect for the rights of the information subject (the individual)

We respect the rights of the subject (principal) of information and will appropriately respond to requests by the subject (principal) of information or his/her duly recognized agent to disclose his/her own information, to disclose records of provision to third parties, or to correct, add to, delete, suspend use of, erase, or stop provision to third parties of information from the subject (principal) of information.

07.Compliance with laws and guidelines regarding the protection of personal information

We will comply with all laws and regulations regarding the protection of personal information applicable to our business, as well as guidelines established by industry associations and other organizations.

08.Maintenance and improvement of personal information protection

We will ensure that our directors, executive officers, employees, and other related parties are informed of the proper handling of personal information, inspect that personal information is actually being handled properly, and review and improve our personal information protection efforts on a regular or as-needed basis on an ongoing basis.

09.Personal Information Consultation Service

We have established the following consultation service for your comments and requests regarding our personal information protection.

S.D. COLLABO CO., LTD.
PMO Akihabara Bldg. 6F, 3-11-6, Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0032, Japan
TEL:+81-3-5825-6043
FAX:+81-3-3864-5030
Email: sdcollabo@n.sdcollabo.co.jp

Please note that we will respond to inquiries during our business hours (8:30-17:15), excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays.

Request for Disclosure of Personal Information

We will respond without delay to requests for disclosure of personal information from the person in question or his/her representative after confirming that the request is made by the person in question in accordance with the prescribed procedures.

S.D. COLLABO CO., LTD.