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The e-Arrival card privacy policy of the Republic of Korea is composed as follows.

Article 1. Purpose of personal information processing

The purpose of collecting personal information through the e-Arrival Card Internet Service of the Republic of Korea is to provide a service that allows users to fill out an arrival card in electronic form. In case any changes are made to the purposes of use, the Minitry shall proceed after receiving consent in advance.

1. Declare e-Arrival Card via the website

2. Check and edit e-Arrival Card via the website

Article 2. Items of personal information to be processed, details, and retention period

You can check the items, details, and retention period of personal information files processed and held by the ministry in the following ways.

1. Search and check on the Personal Information Portal of the Personal Information Protection Commission (www.privacy.go.kr)

※ Personal Information Protection Portal (www.privacy.go.kr) → Personal Service → Request to view personal information, etc. → Search list of personal information files → Enter “Ministry of Justice” in the institution name and search

※ Items you can check: Institution name, department name, person in charge, personal information file name, operation basis and purpose, items, processing method, retention period, quantity, department processing request for viewing, etc.

2. The ministry processes personal information only within the “personal information operation purpose” announced on the personal information portal and does not use it for purposes other than the operation purpose. If the purpose is changed, we will take necessary measures such as obtaining separate consent in accordance with Article 18 of the Personal Information Protection Act.

3. The ministry processes personal information within the retention period of personal information in accordance with the law or the retention period agreed upon by the user when collecting the information.

Article 3. Provision of personal information to a third party

1. The ministry shall only provide personal information to a third party with the consent from the user, or when applicable to Article 17 or 18 of the Personal Information Protection Act, or other special regulations of laws.

2. In any case the personal information collected according to Article 18 of the Personal Information Protection Act is to be provided to a third party other than the stipulated purposes, the legal basis, purpose, and scope of such provision shall be informed on the website of the Korea Immigration Service Ministry of Justice.

Article 4. Consignment of personal information processing

1. The ministry consigns personal information processing as follows for efficient personal information processing service.

개인정보 처리의 위탁
Name of the consignee Consignee Details of Consignment Office in Charge
ISPark CO,.Ltd. Integrated maintenance management and operation of immigration information system
(2025~2026)
Incheon Airport Immigration Office (Secondary Inspection Division2)

2. When concluding a consignment contract, in accordance with Article 26 of the 「Personal Information Protection Act」, we specify in the contract or other documents matters concerning prohibition of processing personal information for purposes other than the performance of the consigned work, technical and administrative protection measures, restrictions on re-consignment, management and supervision of the consignee, compensation for damages, etc., and supervise whether the consignee safely processes personal information.

3. In the event that the details of the consigned work or the consignee changes, we will disclose it through this privacy policy without delay.

Article 5. Rights and Obligations, and Exercising Methods of the User and Legal Representative

1. The user may exercise the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or suspension of processing of personal information at any time to the ministry.

2. You may exercise your rights under Paragraph 1 against our agency by writing, e-mail, facsimile transmission (FAX), etc. in accordance with Article 41 (1) of the Enforcement Decree of the 「Personal Information Protection Act」, and the ministry will take action without delay.

3. You may exercise the rights under Paragraph 1 through a legal representative of the user or an agent, such as an authorized person. In this case, you must submit a power of attorney in the format of Appendix 11 of the 「Notice on Personal Information Processing Method」.

4. Requests to view or suspend processing of personal information may limit the rights of the user pursuant to Article 35 (4) and Article 37 (2) of the 「Personal Information Protection Act」.

5. If the personal information is specified as a collection target in other laws, you cannot request deletion of the personal information.

6. When requesting access, correction/deletion, or suspension of processing in accordance with the rights of the user, the ministry checks whether the person making the request is the user or a legitimate agent.

7. If the user is dissatisfied with the processing of the request according to his/her rights, he/she may file an objection with the relevant department by writing an objection application form.

Article 6. Process and Method of Personal Information Destruction

The ministry shall, in principle, destroy personal information without delay when period of retention expires or the purpose of processing is achieved. However, in any case where the personal information is to be stored continuously according to law, such personal information (or personal information file) shall be moved to a separate database or stored in a different venue.

1. Destruction procedure

Unnecessary personal information and personal information files are processed as below in accordance with internal measures under the responsibility of the personal information security officer.

- Destruction of personal information

When personal information becomes unnecessary due to the expiration of the retention period of personal information, the achievement of the processing purpose, etc., the relevant personal information will be destroyed without delay.

2. Destruction method

- Personal information printed on paper shall be shredded with a paper shredder or destroyed through incineration.

- Personal information stored in the form of an electronic file shall be deleted with technical methods so that the records are irretrievable.

Article 7. Measures to Ensure the Safety of Personal Information

The ministry implements necessary technical, managerial, and physical measures as follows to ensure the safety according to Article 29 of the Personal Information Protection Act.

1. Establishment and implementation of internal management plan

Internal management plan shall be established and implemented in accordance with the Standards for Securing Safety of Personal Information (Personal Information Protection Committee Notice).

2. Encryption of personal information

Personal information shall be safely stored and managed through encryption. In addition, separate security functions such as encrypting shall be used for important data storage and transmission.

3. Restrict access to personal information

Necessary measures shall be taken to control access to personal information by granting, changing, or canceling access rights to the personal information processing system, and shall control unauthorized access from the outside by using firewall system.

4. Record keeping for access history

Records of access to the personal information processing system shall be kept and managed for more than 1 year.

5. Installation of security program and regular inspection and update

Security programs are installed and regularly inspected and updated to prevent any leakage or damage of personal information caused by hacking or computer viruses.

6. Control access of unauthorized person

Access control procedures shall be established and operated regarding the separate physical storage place for the personal information processing system that stores personal information.

7. Minimization and training of staff that manage personal information

Personnel who manage personal information shall be designated and managed only to those who are absolutely necessary, and training is provided to relevant personnel for safe management.

Article 8. Installation, Operation, and Refusal of Automated Personal Information Collection Devices

1. The ministry shall use ‘cookies’ that store and retrieve use information in order to provide individual customized services to users.

2. Cookies are small amounts of information sent to the user’s computer browser by the server (http) that is used to operate the website, and may be stored on the user’s computer’s hard disk.

○ Purpose of using cookies: To provide optimized information to users by identifying the types of visits and use, popular search items, security access, etc. of each service and website visited by the user.

○ Installation, operation, and refusal of settings

- Internet Explorer: Tools at the top of the web browser > Internet Options > Personal information > Settings > Advanced

- Edge: Settings at the top of the web browser > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and data of other sites

- Chrome: Settings at the top of the web browser > Personal information and security > Cookies and data of other sites

○ Refusing to the settings may cause difficulties in using customized services.

Article 9. Remedy for Infringement of Rights and Interests

In order to receive relief for personal information infringement, the user may apply for dispute resolution or consultation to the Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee, the Personal Information Infringement Report Center of the Korea Internet & Security Agency, etc. For other reports or consultations on personal information infringement, please contact the following organizations.

1. Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee: (without area code) 1833-6972 (www.kopico.go.kr)

2. Personal Information Infringement Report Center: (without area code) 118 (privacy.kisa.or.kr)

3. Supreme Prosecutors\' Office: (without area code) 1301 (www.spo.go.kr)

4. National Police Agency: (without area code) 182 (ecrm.cyber.go.kr)

A person whose rights or interests have been infringed upon by a disposition or omission by the head of a public institution in response to a request pursuant to Article 35 (Access to Personal Information), Article 36 (Correction/Deletion of Personal Information), and Article 37 (Suspension of Processing of Personal Information, etc.) of the 「Personal Information Protection Act」 may request an administrative appeal in accordance with the Administrative Appeals Act.

※ For more information on administrative appeals, please refer to the website of the Central Administrative Appeals Commission (www.simpan.go.kr).

Article 10. Request for access to personal information

1. User may request access to personal information to the relevant office and officer stated in Article 11 below in accordance with Article 35 of the Personal Information Protection Act. The ministry shall endeavor to expedite the processing of personal information access request by the user.

2. In addition to the access request department in Paragraph 1, the user may request access to personal information through the ‘Personal Information Portal’ website (www.privacy.go.kr) of the Personal Information Protection Commission.

※ Personal Information Portal > Personal Services > Exercise of User Rights > Request for Access to Personal Information, etc.

Article 11. Officers in Charge of Personal Information Protection and Contact Information

The ministry appoints the chief officer and officers as below to protect personal information and handle complaints and questions regarding personal information.

개인정보 보호책임자 및 담당자 연락처
Classification Department Name E-mail
Personal information security officer
Privacy manager

Article 12. Criteria for judgment on additional use or provision of personal information

The ministry does not use or provide personal information for purposes other than the original collection purpose. If necessary, however, we may additionally use or provide personal information collected in accordance with Article 15 (3) and Article 17 (4) of the 「Personal Information Protection Act」. In such cases, we will take into consideration each item specified in Article 14 (2) of the 「Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act」 to prevent unfair infringement of the interests of the user.

○ Article 14 (2) of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act

1. Whether it is related to the original purpose of collection

2. Whether it is predictable that personal information will be used or provided further in light of the circumstances in which the personal information was collected or the processing practices

3. Whether the interests of the user are unfairly violated

4. Whether measures necessary to ensure security, such as pseudonymization or encryption, have been taken

Article 13. Changes to Privacy Policy

1. This privacy policy will be effective from January 1, 2025.

2. You can check the previous privacy policy below.

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