Mitutoyo Corporation (hereafter "the Company") recognizes that
the protection of information that can identify individuals (hereafter
"personal information") is a social duty of the Company and an important task
for business operations, and is thus committed to implementing the following
privacy policy.
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Formulation and continuous improvement of compliance program
for the protection of personal information
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The Company educates its executives and employees about the importance of
personal information, has formulated a compliance program for the protection of
personal information, and is systematically implementing it. Further, the
Company is committed to maintaining and continuously improving this program.
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Collection, use and distribution of personal information
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Along with establishing a management system for personal information according
to operating conditions within the Company, the Company will carry out the
collection, use and distribution of personal information in an appropriate
manner according to the applicable rules and regulations.
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Implementation of safety measures
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The Company will devise rational safety measures to ensure the accuracy and the
safety of personal information, protecting it from illegal access, leaks,
destruction, loss, and alteration.
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Respect of rights of information subject
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The Company will respect the rights of the information subject as pertain to
personal information, and if the information subject requests disclosure,
correction, or deletion of own information, or refuses the uses or distribution
of own information, the Company will comply insofar as reasonable in light of
conventional wisdom and customs.
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Observance of laws pertaining to personal information
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The Company will observe laws and ordinances that apply to the handling of
personal information. Moreover, the Company will design its compliance program
for the protection of personal information so that it reflects such laws and
ordinances.
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March 31, 2005
Mitutoyo Corporation
Personal Information Manager
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Thank you for your support of Mitutoyo products and services.
The Company has established a personal information protection policy for the
suitable protection and management of the personal information of our
customers.
The following outlines major points regarding the handling of the personal
information of customers held and managed by the Company.
Purpose of use of personal information
The personal information of customers (name, contact information, etc.) may be
used for the following purposes by Mitutoyo Corporation and affiliated group
companies *1.
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Introduction of products handled by Mitutoyo (measuring instruments, testing
equipment, precision instruments, etc.)
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Provision of and guidance about after-sales services for the products handled
by the Company
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Provision of information about exhibitions, events, seminars, etc.
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Marketing surveys (surveys, etc.)
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Communications regarding the Company's operations, etc.
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Management of personal information
The Company will devise strict safety measures to prevent the loss,
destruction, alteration, leaks, and illegal access of personal information,
according to the applicable laws and ordinances.
Moreover, in the case of outsourcing or subcontracting, such as of shipping
services, the Company will select only companies that have signed the required
confidentiality agreements, and ensure proper handling.
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Inquiries
Inquiries regarding the management of personal information by the Company
should be addressed in writing to the following address. *2
Personal Information Manager
Personal Information Management Office
General Affairs Division
Mitutoyo Corporation
1-20 Sakado 1-chome, Takatsu-Ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture
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Mitutoyo Corporation
Personal Information Manager
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For information on affiliated group companies, go to
Company Profile (Affiliated Companies) in the Mitutoyo website.
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Should you wish to request disclosure, correction, etc., of your personal
information, or request that its use be stopped, etc., please send this request
in writing along with a copy of a personal ID with photo and a copy of your
certificate of residence. The Company will mail a reply to the address listed
on the certificate of residence. Please note that the Company will charge a fee
for processing such requests.
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