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ºÚÁÏÍø acquires and/or retains personal information and specific personal information for the Utilization Purposes listed below.
In the event that ºÚÁÏÍø acquires and/or utilizes personal information or specific personal information for purposes other than those listed below, ºÚÁÏÍø will inform the individual of, or publicly announce on this website (the "Website"), such Utilization Purpose.

I. Utilization Purpose of Personal Information

Personal Information of Healthcare Personnel

• 1.

  Provision and transmission of information related to emergency communication of safety information and revisions of patient information leaflets;

• 2.
  Provision, collection and review of information related to the appropriate use of medicines, diagnostics, medical devices and any other products;
• 3.
  Provision, collection and review of information related to the distribution of medicines, diagnostics, medical devices and any other products;
• 4.
  Provision, collection and review of information related to the quality, safety and efficacy of medicines, diagnostics, medical devices and any other products;
• 5.
  Enabling smooth response to situations such as adverse events and recalls related to medicines, diagnostics, medical devices and any other products;
• 6.
  Provision, collection and review of medical information, scientific information and seminar information, etc. in the fields of medicine and pharmaceutical sciences;
• 7.
  Account authentication, account management and confirmation of access status, etc. for websites for healthcare personnel;
• 8.
  Provision, collection and review of information related to the healthcare industry;
• 9.

  Provision, collection and review of information related to pharmacies;

• 10.
  Provision, collection and review of information related to nursing care;
• 11.
  Provision and transmission of information in a timely and appropriate manner through analysis of information related to 1 through 10; 
• 12.
  Conducting surveys on the usage of medicines, diagnostics, medical devices and any other products, as well as consumer needs and any other issues;
• 13.
  Planning, requesting, and conducting clinical studies, post-marketing surveys, and any other clinical or basic researches;
• 14.

  Provision and acquisition of information from clinical studies, post-marketing surveys, and other clinical or basic research;

• 15.
  Requesting and conducting academic activities such as research meetings and symposia;
• 16.
  Sending various types of correspondence and any other communication or documentation;
• 17.

  Studying, reviewing, and responding to inquiries and any other form of contact;

• 18.
  Collection, management, and review of information related to processing payments;
• 19.

  Collection, management, and review of information related to the creation of reports of such payments;

• 20.
  Provision and disclosure of information based on transparency guidelines;
• 21.
  Submission and reporting to public agencies and organizations which ºÚÁÏÍø is a member of; 
• 22.
  Conducting and responding to compliance audits; or
• 23.
  Enabling appropriate and smooth communication with healthcare personnel for any purpose other than those set forth above.

Personal Information of Customers (General Consumers)

• 1.

  Shipment, payment and collection, after-sales services of products ordered by customers through ºÚÁÏÍø’s mail order and provision of product information by mail, telephone and e-mail;

• 2.

  Sending product information or samples requested by customers;

• 3.
  Provision of information related to campaigns and any other promotion entered into by customers, and sending products awarded as prizes for such campaigns and promotions;
• 4.
  Account authentication, account management, and fraud prevention for websites to which customers have signed up for;
• 5.
  Distribution of mail magazines which customers have subscribed to;
• 6.
  Responding to opinions, requests and inquiries received from customers;
• 7.
  Development and refinement of products and provision of services with greater appeal and value to customers; 
• 8.
  Sending information on campaigns, e-mail newsletters etc. of pharmaceutical companies that have alliances with ºÚÁÏÍø; or
• 9.
  Submission and reporting to public agencies, organizations etc. which ºÚÁÏÍø is a member of.

Personal Information of Individuals who have Submitted Inquiries and Opinions to ºÚÁÏÍø’s Liaison for Inquiries and Opinions regarding ºÚÁÏÍø Products

• 1.
  Responding to inquiries;
• 2.
  Subsequent communication necessary to provide further information related to the inquiries;
• 3.
  Utilization to fulfill customers’ potential needs;
• 4.
  Forwarding products, documentation and samples requested;
• 5.
  Utilization in product development and refinement and for provision of services; or
• 6.
  Submission and reporting to public agencies, organizations etc. which ºÚÁÏÍø is a member of.

Personal Information of Directors, Officers, Employees and Any Other Personnel of Companies (including, without limitation, Manufacturing and Marketing Companies, Manufacturers, Retailers, Wholesalers of Medicines and Other Products) with which ºÚÁÏÍø has Transactional Relationships in the Course of its Business; and Directors, Officers, Employees, Other Personnel of Companies or Any Other Organizations and Sole Proprietor with which ºÚÁÏÍø has Relationships in the Course of its Business Operations or Industry Activities

• 1.

  Communication related to ºÚÁÏÍø’s transactions in the course of its business, business operations or industry activities;

• 2.
  Collaboration for maintaining and enhancing sales cooperation between ºÚÁÏÍø and ºÚÁÏÍø’s subsidiaries and affiliate companies;
• 3.
  Provision, collection and review of information related to the appropriate use of medicines, diagnostics, medical devices and any other products;
• 4.

  Provision, collection and review of information related to the quality, safety and efficacy of medicines, diagnostics, medical devices and any other products;

• 5.

  Provision, collection and review of information related to the distribution of medicines, diagnostics, medical devices and any other products;

• 6.
  Ascertaining information on the delivery and other data of medicines, diagnostics, medical devices and any other products;
• 7.
  Exchange of information regarding medicines, diagnostics, medical devices and any other products;
• 8.
  Enabling smooth response to situations such as adverse events and recalls related to medicines, diagnostics, medical devices and any other products;
• 9.
  Provision, collection and review of medical information and scientific information in the fields of medicine and pharmaceutical sciences;
• 10.
  Sending various types of correspondence and any other communication or documentation;
• 11.
  Studying, reviewing and responding to inquiries and any other forms of contact;
• 12.
  Collection, management and review of information related to processing payments;
• 13.
  Collection, management and review of information related to the creation of reports of such payments;
• 14.

  Submission and reporting to public agencies and organizations which ºÚÁÏÍø is a member of; or

• 15.

  Enabling appropriate and smooth communication with the aforementioned business acquaintance, directors, officers, employees and others, maintaining and strengthening cooperation systems and relationships of trust, personnel for any purpose other than those set forth above.

Personal Information of Shareholders

• 1.
  Exercise of shareholders’ rights and ºÚÁÏÍø’s performance of its own obligations pursuant to laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the Companies Act;
• 2.
  Various types of correspondence, and provision of other conveniences, to shareholders from ºÚÁÏÍø;
• 3.
  Planning and implementation of various policies for facilitating relationships between ºÚÁÏÍø and its shareholders; or
• 4.
  Administration of information related to shareholders including, without limitation, creation of shareholder information pursuant to applicable laws and regulations.

Personal Information Acquired in relation to ºÚÁÏÍø’s Public Relations or Investor Relations Activities

• 1.
  Provision and collection of information for public relations or investor relations activities; or
• 2.
  Studying, reviewing and responding to inquiries and other forms of contact.

Personal Information of Inventors and Other Developers

• 1.
  Application, registration and execution of rights for intellectual property such as inventions, ideas and designs, and any other related procedures thereof;
• 2.
  Processing of payments, such as incentives, royalties and considerations for the assignment of inventions or any other developments; or
• 3.
  Submission and reporting to public agencies etc.

Personal Information of Individuals Who Want to Work in ºÚÁÏÍø

• 1.
  Screening job applications;
• 2.
  Informing job applicants of the screening process and results of the screening;
• 3.
  Consideration of potential assignments of work in ºÚÁÏÍø for individuals who have been accepted and contacted during the period from the date of provisional offer until the date of their joining ºÚÁÏÍø;
• 4.
  Confirmation of identity when receiving an inquiry related to the screening process or other contact from an individual who was not accepted; 
• 5.
  Reconsideration and analysis on job hiring activities as well as consideration and action for future job hiring activities; or
• 6.
  Provision of hiring information (to familiarize and send hiring information etc. of ºÚÁÏÍø’s subsidiaries and affiliate companies to individuals who want to work at ºÚÁÏÍø).

Personal Information of Corporate Directors, Officers and Employees of ºÚÁÏÍø, their Families; and Retired Employees

• 1.
  Management operations for required personnel and personnel expenses;
• 2.
  Operations related to personnel transfers;
• 3.
  Operations related to treatment of employees;
• 4.
  Operations related to career development or human resource development;
• 5.
  Operations related to staff evaluation, promotion and demotion, appointment;
• 6.
  Management of health condition;
• 7.
  Procedures for tax and social insurance;
• 8.
  Various procedures accompanying job relocation;
• 9.
  Operations related to the payment of salaries, bonuses, retirement benefits and any other remuneration;
• 10.
  Procedures for financing home loans, property accumulation savings and any other financing;
• 11.
  Time management for tracking and monitoring of employees’ arrival and departure times, as well as their paid leave and any other leave;
• 12.
  Operations related to employee benefits;
• 13.
  Communication with secondment sites and any other organizations;
• 14.
  Proof of working status;
• 15.
  Confirmation of identity of retired employees to issue identification cards in response to such retired employees’ requests;
• 16.
  Communications related to messages of condolences for families of deceased employees;
• 17.
  Administrative procedures pursuant to laws and regulations of national organizations or local public bodies; or
• 18.
  Operation related to investigation and analysis of employees and organization status;
• 19.
  Any other operations required for personnel and labor management.

Personal Information of Patients (Including Individuals Who are Participating in Clinical Studies, Post-Marketing Surveys or Any Other Clinical Researches)

• 1.
  Communications and actions related to indemnification or reparation for damage to health; 
• 2.
  Submission and reporting to public agencies, organizations etc. which ºÚÁÏÍø is a member of;
• 3.
  Evaluation and analysis for research and development related to medicines, diagnostics, medical devices and any other products; or
• 4.
  Any other purposes for which ºÚÁÏÍø obtained consent from patients for participation in clinical studies, post-marketing surveys or any other clinical researches.

II. Utilization Purpose of Specific Personal Information

Specific Personal Information of Healthcare Personnel

• 1.
  1. Administration related to records of payments.

Specific Personal Information of Individuals at Companies or Any Other Organizations which ºÚÁÏÍø has Transactional Relationships with

• 1.
  Administration related to records of payments.

Specific Personal Information of Shareholders

• 1.

  Administration related to records of payments.

Specific Personal Information of Corporate Directors, Officers and Employees of ºÚÁÏÍø, their Families; and Retired Employees

Administration conducted by ºÚÁÏÍø related to My Number:

• 1.
  Administration related to tax adjustment;
• 2.
  Administration related to individual residence tax;
• 3.
  Administration related to employment insurance;
• 4.
  Administration related to health insurance;
• 5.
  Administration related to pension insurance;
• 6.
  Administration related to property accumulation savings;
• 7.
  Administration related to group life insurance;
• 8.

  Administration related to defined contribution pension plans

  (Limited to administration related to legal reports required for submission to taxation authorities accompanying pension, one-time or any other payment); or
• 9.
  Any administration, other than those set forth above, related to the utilization of My Number for various administrative procedures of the government.

III. Utilization Purpose of Individual Related Information

Use of Cookies, etc.

In addition, in order to understand the browsing status of ºÚÁÏÍø’s websites, ºÚÁÏÍø uses  services provided by third parties such as Yahoo Japan Corporation and Google LLC (“Social Media”) that analyzes Cookies, etc. (“analysis services”), or use services that distributes advertisements of ºÚÁÏÍø based on such analysis results (“advertisement distribution services”).