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Examples
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You are the secretary to the president. A factory manager asks you to send biographical data on the president to be published in a magazine, and says that the president has already approved. You know nothing about the matter, however. What should you do?
Advice
Disclosure of someone’s personal information requires direct consent from that person. Whoever discloses someone’s personal information without permission must be responsible for whatever damage occurs.
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A former employee of SCG, known to you, telephones to ask for the names and telephone numbers of employees in your department. The purpose, according to the caller, is to contact these individuals and offer material benefits such as credit cards and access to loans. What should you do?
Advice
Information such as names and telephone numbers, even though they are generally known in your department or group of friends, is still regarded as personal information for which consent must be provided by those concerned before being disclosed.
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It is not your duty to take care of biographical data on Company personnel, but you want to see results of the medical examinations of job applicants. What should you do?
Advice
Results of medical examination constitute personal information. If you want to have access to these records, you must obtain direct consent from the person concerned.
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For use of social media, how should employees treat other people?
Advice
Every employee must respect other people’s personal information privacy. Use, disclosure or transfer of personal information can be done only when getting consent of such person and not infringe on legitimate rights.
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