The Department of Orthopedics at Tokushima University (hereinafter referred to as “the Department”) recognizes the importance of personal information and promotes its protection by establishing the following privacy policy and ensuring that all staff members are fully aware of its importance and fully committed to its implementation.

To keep patients’ and inquirers’ personal information accurate and up-to-date, and to prevent unauthorized access, loss, damage, falsification, or leakage, the Department maintains strict management of personal information. We implement necessary safety measures, including the maintenance of security systems, the establishment of management structures, and thorough staff education.

Personal information collected from patients and inquirers will be used for the following purposes:

The Department will appropriately manage the personal information received and will not disclose it to any third party except in the following cases:

The Department takes comprehensive security measures to ensure the accuracy and safety of personal information.

If an individual wishes to inquire about, correct, or delete their own personal information, we will respond promptly after confirming the individual’s identity.

The Department will comply with applicable Japanese laws and regulations regarding the personal information it holds. We will also review the content of this policy as appropriate and strive for its continuous improvement.