Privacy Policy

People & Technology (hereinafter ‘the company’) regards a customer’s personal information as important and complies with the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and ... Utilization and Information Protection, Etc. If the personal information handling policy is revised, the company will give a notice through Notice in the website (or separate notice).

ο This policy is enforced from 2023

Items of personal information collected
The company shall collect the following personal information for membership registration, counseling, and service application.
  • ο Items to collect: title, e-mail address, access log
  • ο Personal information collection method: online inquiry
Personal information collection and use purpose
The company utilizes the collected personal information for the following purpose
  • ο The performance of the service offering contract, and the fee settlement and payment based on service offering
Personal information retention and use period
As a principle, after personal information collection and use purpose are accomplished, the information is immediately destroyed. The information described below is kept for the given period and reason indicated below.

A. The reason for information retention according to company policy

- Illegal use record
Retention reason: prevention of illegal use
Retention period: one year

B. The reason for information retention according to related laws

If information needs to be kept according to related laws, including Commercial Code and the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc., customer information shall be kept for the given period defined in the related laws. In this case, the company shall utilize the customer information only for the purpose of retention, and the retention period is as follows.

- Record about contract, contract withdrawal, etc
Retention reason: the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc
Retention period: five years
- Record about payment, goods supply, etc
Retention reason: the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc
Retention period: five years
- Record about electronic financial transactions
Retention reason: Electronic Financial Transactions Act
Retention period: five years
- Record about consumers’ complaints or dispute settlement
Retention reason: the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc
Retention period: three years
The procedure and method of personal information destruction
As a principle, after personal information collection and use purpose are accomplished, the information is immediately destroyed. The destruction procedure and method are described as follows.
  • ο Destruction procedure

    The customer information typed for inquiries of maintenance, etc. are moved to a separate DB (a separate file in case of paper) after the purpose is accomplished, and then is kept for a certain period according to the information protection reasons defined in the company policy and related laws (See Retention and Use Period) before being destroyed. The personal information moved to a separate DB is not used for other purposes than the retention purpose unless there are related laws.

  • ο Destruction method

    - The personal information saved in an electronic file type is deleted in the technical method to prevent it from being used ever.

    - The personal information printed out in paper is shredded or incinerated.

Personal information offering
As a principle, the company shall not provide users’ personal information outside. However, the cases described below are exceptional.
Installation and operation of automatic collector of personal information, and refusal of automatic collection
The company runs ‘cookie’, etc. to find and save your information frequently. A cookie is a small text file that the server used for operating the website of the company sends to your browser. It is saved in your computer hard disk. The company utilizes a cookie for the following purposes.

Person in charge of personal information management
  • ο Name : Administrator
  • ο E-mail : company@basgenbio.com

For other reports or questions about privacy infringement, contact any of the following organizations.

  • 1.Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee (www.1336.or.kr/1336)
  • 2.Information Protection Mark Certification Committee (www.eprivacy.or.kr/02-580-0533~4)
  • 3.Iternet Crime Investigation Center of Supreme Prosecutors' Office(http://icic.sppo.go.kr/02-3480-3600)
  • 4.Cyber Terror Response Center of National Police Agency (www.ctrc.go.kr/02-392-0330)

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People & Technology Secures Contract for Infectious Disease Data Management and Information Disclosure Project

  • AuthorElodie
  • DateDec 31, 2024
  • Views289

Seoul – February 24, 2022 –

People & Technology has been awarded the contract for the Infectious Disease Data Management and Information Disclosure Project by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).

 


 

Project Overview

This project aims to establish a robust data quality management system tailored to the characteristics of infectious disease control. The initiative includes:

  • Metadata System Development: Creating a metadata framework to enhance data organization and accessibility.
  • Infectious Disease Data Set: Extracting and refining key raw data, such as infectious disease notifications, to facilitate statistical generation and research utilization.
  • Early Detection Framework: Establishing a comprehensive data collection and management system to enable early identification of infectious diseases.
  • COVID-19 Dashboard Indicators: Designing and implementing a platform to display COVID-19 metrics.

Key Deliverables

  1. Integrated Response Platform

    • Development of a cross-agency platform to share real-time information during public health crises, enabling swift interdepartmental responses.
    • Rapid dissemination of early warning signals to relevant government entities for coordinated national responses.

  2. Enhanced Data Accessibility and Usability

    • Ensuring consistent terminology and formats for infectious disease data to improve interoperability.
    • Implementing standardized frameworks for sharing and utilizing data across agencies.

  3. Support for Field Operations

    • Providing field officers with scientifically backed insights, such as incident reports, epidemiological investigations, and risk factor analyses, to ensure quick and accurate on-site actions.

  4. Improved Public Access and Research Opportunities

    • Offering citizens timely and accurate infectious disease information.
    • Facilitating high-quality research on domestic infectious diseases through enhanced data availability.

Impact and Expectations

The project is expected to significantly enhance South Korea's infectious disease management infrastructure, enabling quicker detection, more accurate reporting, and effective coordination.

People & Technology has previously demonstrated its expertise in this field by:

  • Delivering the IndoorPlus+ VESTIGO hospital-based contact tracing solution to numerous institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Participating in nationwide COVID-19 testing and reporting systems, contributing to South Korea’s globally recognized K-Quarantine model.

Commitment to Public Health

Hong Sung-pyo, Co-CEO of People & Technology, stated:
“We remain committed to advancing solutions that directly impact public health. By leveraging our experience and technology, we aim to play a pivotal role in enhancing infectious disease response and research capabilities in South Korea.”

This project marks a critical step in upgrading the nation’s infectious disease management framework, ensuring preparedness for current and future public health challenges.