Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

EP-Link Co., Ltd. is conducting business as a Site Management Organization (SMO) to support the development of clinical trial infrastructure and clinical trial operations at medical institutions and to contribute to the promotion of appropriate and efficient clinical trials. In light of the enactment and enforcement of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, in addition to the principles of the International Conference on Harmonization of Medicines (ICH), which has been a basic concept for the past Japan, the United States, and the EU, we have established the following personal information protection policy and will comply with it.

• １． Acquisition of personal information

  The Company acquires personal information by appropriate and fair means. In addition, when acquiring personal information, we will notify or announce the purpose of use in advance.

• ２． Use of personal information

  We will handle personal information to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose notified or announced in advance.

• ３． Security management of personal information

  We will take necessary and appropriate safety management measures to manage the acquired personal information, such as preventing leakage, loss, or damage. In addition, we will conduct necessary and appropriate supervision of employees and contractors (including subcontractors, etc.) who handle personal information.

• ４． Provision of Personal Information

  We will not provide personal information to third parties without the consent of the individual.
  However, we may provide it in the following cases.
  

  • - When the necessary information has been clearly stated or notified to the person in advance and the consent has been obtained.
  • - When it is necessary to protect the life, body, or property of a person and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the person.
  • - When required by law.
  • - When it is particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or the sound development of children, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the person.
  • - When entrusting all or part of the handling of personal information to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of use.
  • - When personal information is provided as a result of business succession due to merger or other reasons, and the personal information is handled within the scope of the purpose of use before the succession.

• ５． Inquiry, correction and deletion of personal information

  If the person wishes to inquire about, correct, or delete the personal information, they can make a request using the "Contact Us" form.
  After verifying the person's identity, we will respond based on the procedures separately determined by our company.

• ６． Opinions, complaints, and objections regarding personal information

  If the person has any questions or complaints regarding our handling of personal information, the person can contact us using the "Contact Us" form.