Personal information processing policy

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  • Consent for collection and use of personal information

    In accordance with related laws including the KAIST Department of Freshman Personal Information Protection Act, we value the protection of users’ personal information.
    The procedure for collecting and using personal information for the operation of the KAIST Department of Freshman website is as disclosed below.

  • 1. Purpose of collection and use of personal information

    Member information provided in registration of the KAIST Integrated ID (IAM), and KAIST academic information are individually collected and utilized for dormitory application and operation (including two-wheeled vehicles).

  • 2. Personal information items to be collected, Method of collection, Legal basis and period of retention

    Member information provided in registration of the KAIST Integrated ID (IAM), and KAIST academic information are individually collected and utilized for dormitory application and operation (including two-wheeled vehicles).

    • a. Items to be collected :

      Student ID number, Name, Gender, Scholarship classification, Department, Academic status, Nationality, Mobile phone number, Address, KAIST internal email, Date of entrance, Completed/Current semester, Record of registration status changes (Leave of absence, Return, etc.), English name, Bank account information (Account number, Depositor, Bank name) * [Information automatically collected during service usage] IP address, Date/Time of visit, Service usage records, Cookies, Device information

    • b. Method of collection :

      Through system connection and through self-collection (marked with *)

    • c. Basis for data retention :

      Subject of information under Article 15 (1) No. 1 of the [Personal Information Protection Act]

  • 3. Period of retention and use of personal information
    • a.

      In principle, the personal information of a user shall be disposed of without delay under the request of a member.
      However, in the event that separate consent from the user has been obtained regarding the period of information storage, or if there is an imposed legal obligation to store the information for a certain period of time, the personal information shall be stored safely during the corresponding period.

    • b.

      Period of data retention: Disposal after 5 years of storage

    • c.

      Period of use : Until termination of the service

    • d.

      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Information Security Guidelines, Article 44 Access Record Management
      Login records: Disposal after 5 years of storage

  • 4. Restrictions following refusal to provide personal information
    • a.

      Users have the right to decline consent during personal information collection, and disadvantages (use of Department of Freshman website, tutoring program, or proctor-related affairs, etc.) may ensue.

    • b.

      Users have the right of choice regarding enabling of cookies. However, difficulty may arise in using some services if cookies are prevented.

  • I have fully understood the content of this agreement. According to relevant laws and regulations including the Personal Information Protection Act, I have been notified of the above articles and agree to the collection and use of personal information.