# Article 6 (Procedures and methods of destroying personal information)

① In principle, the company shall destroy the personal information without delay when the personal information becomes unnecessary, such as the lapse of the personal information retention period and the achievement of the purpose of processing. However, this may not be the case if it is to be preserved under other laws and regulations. The procedure, deadline, and method of destruction are as follows.

1. Destruction procedure Unnecessary personal information and personal information files are safely destroyed in accordance with relevant laws and internal policy procedures under the responsibility of the personal information protection manager.
2. Destroyed Personal information shall be destroyed within 5 days from the end of the period unless there is a justifiable reason, and within 5 days from the date when it is deemed unnecessary to process personal information unless there is a justifiable reason.
3. Destruction method \
   A. Electronic form of information uses a technical method that cannot be played back. \
   B. The personal information printed on the paper shall be crushed or destroyed by grinding or incineration.


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