Personal Information Protection Shinko Shoji Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") considers proper handling of personal information concerning our customers during the course of developing such electronics products as electronic device products and software, as well as providing services, to constitute the basis of our business activities and our social responsibility. Based on this belief, we promote the following: 1. Firm Consensus on Personal Information Protection We will provide all our officers and employees in all departments with education and training to ensure that they understand the importance of personal information protection and that such information is securely and reliably protected. 2. Strengthening of Personal Information Protection Measures We will strive to eliminate the possibility that personal information is accumulated in dispersed forms and used, and take steps to build a system that enables personal information to be properly gathered, used and made available. At the same time, we will strive to prevent illegal access to personal information, its loss, destruction, alteration and leakage, and take necessary corrective actions. 3. Compliance with Laws, Regulations and Standards concerning Personal Information Protection We will comply with all laws and regulations concerning protection of personal information gained during the course of business, in addition to any other ordinances, standards and guidelines concerning personal information protection that are established by government organizations, etc. 4. Continued Promotion of a Personal Information Protection Program We will review our Compliance Program so as to ensure that we voluntarily institute measures to properly protect personal information, and strive to make ongoing improvement. October 1, 2004 Akio Kitai Representative Director-President Shinko Shoji, Ltd. Page Top