Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

ISMS Accreditation Center (ISMS-AC) is a public interest corporation, established as an accreditation body with the purpose of promoting mutual recognition among accreditation bodies globally, as well as accreditation of certification bodies.
In order to strictly handle all personal information obtained through our accreditation services and related activities, which we, as a public interest corporation, conduct for contribution to society and fulfilling our mission, we have established the Privacy Policy, with the following, as a code of conduct which our officers and employees must adhere to, and will strive to ensure its compliance.

  1. We will comply with Japanese laws and regulations concerning the handling of personal information, and the guidelines established by the Personal Information Protection Commission.
  2. We will clearly define the purpose of use of personal information within the scope necessary for carrying out our business, and acquire the information through appropriate methods, and use it only within the scope of the purpose.
  3. We will provide appropriate supervision to the third party when we outsource all or part for handling of personal information to a third party.
  4. We will not disclose or provide personal information to third parties except for the prior consent with the individual or permitted by law.
  5. We may jointly use personal information obtained through inquiries, etc., with our affiliate organization, JIPDEC (Japan Institute for Promotion of Digital Economy and Community), to the extent necessary. The details of the joint use will be publicly announced or notified in advance through appropriate means.
  6. We will take reasonable security and corrective measures against risks such as unauthorized access, loss, destruction, alteration, and leakage of personal information.
  7. We will respond appropriately and sincerely to requests from individuals regarding the disclosure, correction or suspension of use of their personal information, as well as to complaints and inquiries.
  8. We will continuously review and improve our activities for the protection of personal information.

Established: 2nd April 2018
Revised: 1st April 2026
ISMS Accreditation Center (ISMS-AC)
Executive Director: Toru Yamauchi