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Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology(hereinafter referred to as "UNIST") processes personal information lawfully and manages it securely in compliance with the Personal Information Protection Act and related laws and regulations to protect the freedom and rights of data subjects. Accordingly, in accordance with Article 30 of the Personal Information Protection Act, UNIST establishes and discloses the following Personal Information Processing Policy to inform data subjects of the procedures and standards regarding the processing of personal information and to ensure the prompt and smooth handling of grievances related thereto.
General collection of personal information
Purpose of processing personal information
Retention period of personal information
Provision of personal information
Outsourcing of personal information processing
Personal Information Inquiry CounterDetails Privacy Policy Check Content
The "Privacy Policy" of Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology consists of the following Content.
Purpose of processing personal informationUNIST collects and processes the minimum amount of personal information for the following purposes. The personal information being processed will not be used for purposes other than those listed below, and if the purpose of use changes, we plan to take necessary measures, such as obtaining separate consent in accordance with Article 18 of the Personal Information Protection Act.
Processing and Retention Period of Personal Information| Category(Job Name) | Basis for collection (legal basis) | Processing and retention period |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Management | Article 35 (Admissions Selection Materials) and Article 73 (Processing of Academics Implementation Information) of the Enforcement Decree of the Higher Education Act | 10 years |
| Academic Affairs | Article 16 of the Framework Act on Academics(Establishment and Management of Schools, etc.), Article 6 of the Higher Education Act (School Regulations), Article 21 (Operation of Academic Curriculum), Article 22 (Classes, etc.), Article 23 (Recognition of Credits), Article 23-4 (Academic Leave of Absence), Article 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Higher Education Act (School Regulations), Article 73 (Processing of Academics Execution Information) | Semi-permanent |
| Research Findings Management | Article 13 of the Research Promotion Act (Survey on the Status of Academic Affairs), Article 14 of the Research Promotion Act (Accumulation of Academic Information, etc.), Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology Guideline No. 188 (Guidelines for the Management of Research Findings ) | Semi-permanent |
| Intellectual Property Management | Article 42 of the Patent Act (Patent Application) and Article 21 of the Enforcement Rule of the Patent Act (Patent Application Form, etc.), and Article 19-2 of the Enforcement Decree of the Patent Act (Processing of Academics Implementation Information) | 30 years |
| Special health checkups | Article 130 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Special Health Examinations), Article 117 of the Enforcement Decree of the same Act (Processing of Sensitive Information and Unique Identification Information) | 30 years |
Status of personal information file Tuition Fee Payment and items of personal information processed| Category(Personal Information File Name) | Purpose of collection and use (purpose of processing) | Personal Information Processing Items |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Management | Performance of admissions screening duties | Name, Home Address, E-Mail, Home Contact, Resident Registration No., Photo, Gender, School Attended, Approval Status of Computerized Student Record, Account No., Guardian's Name, Guardian's Tel., Date of Birth, Nationality |
| Academic Affairs | Academic affairs and school administration | Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Student ID, Department and Major, Photo, Personal Contact(Address, Tel., Mobile Tel., Mail), Guardian Contact(Guardian Name, Relationship, Address, Tel.), Bank Account Information, Post-Graduation Career Path, Admissions, Tuition Fee Payment, Scholarship, Classes, Grade, Promotion, Graduation, Internship, Language Grade, Military Service Details, Awards and Disciplinary Actions, Advisor, Academic Status Changes |
| Research Findings Management | Collection and management of Research Findings | Name, E-Mail, Date of Birth, Employee Number, Researcher Tuition Fee Payment No., Affiliation, Position, Date of Appointment, Photo, Laboratory Name, Research Field, Work Experience, Degrees, Qualifications, Research Achievements, Mobile Phone (Contact), (Optional) Laboratory Tel. |
| Intellectual Property Management | Intellectual Property Management | Name, Work Address(Affiliation), Work Contact/ Mobile Contact, Resident Registration Number, Student ID / Employee ID / Teacher ID, E-mail |
| Special health checkups | Examination and Management of Users of Substances Subject to Special Health Examinations | Name, Mobile Phone (Contact), Resident Registration Number, Identity, Admissions/Employment Date |
Matters concerning the provision of personal information to third parties
Matters concerning the entrustment of personal information processing tasks
Procedures and Methods for Destruction of Personal Information
Matters concerning the rights and obligations of data subjects and their legal representatives and the method of exercising them
Matters concerning measures to ensure the safety of personal informationIn accordance with Article 29 of the Personal Information Protection Act, UNIST is taking the following administrative, technical, and physical measures necessary to ensure safety.

Matters concerning the installation, operation, and refusal of devices that automatically collect personal information
Criteria for Determining Additional Use and Provision
Matters concerning the Chief Privacy OfficerIn accordance with Article 31, Paragraph 1 of the Personal Information Protection Act, UNIST designates a Chief Privacy Officer and working-level personnel as follows to protect personal information and handle complaints related to the processing of personal information.
| Category | Department Name | Name | Tel. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Privacy Officer | Vice President for Academic Affairs | Sung Chul Bae | 052-217-1162 | privacy@unist.ac.kr |
| Personal Information Protection Officer | General Affairs Team | Kim Tae-hoon | 052-217-1162 |
Department that receives and processes requests for access to personal information
Remedies for infringement of the rights and interests of data subjects
Matters concerning the assessment of personal information protection levels
Matters concerning the operation and management of fixed image information processing devicesIn accordance with Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Personal Information Protection Act, UNIST of Science and Technology installs and operates fixed image information processing devices for the purposes of facility safety and management, fire prevention, and crime prevention. Please refer to the 'Policy on Operation and Management of Image Information Processing Devices' for Content.
Matters concerning changes to the Privacy Policy