Privacy Policy
Management of personal information
SMBC Group recognises that the proper use and safeguarding of personal information is an important social responsibility. As such, SMBC Group makes every effort to ensure that, in carrying out its business operations, customers’ personal information is properly used and safeguarded, and that the Personal Information Protection Law of Japan, those of other applicable jurisdictions, and other information-control related laws and regulations, as well as SMBC Group EMEA region internal rules and regulations (including this policy), are strictly observed.
Collection of information
SMBC Group collects only personal information that is necessary for it to conduct its business operations. Only legal and appropriate methods are used in the collection of such personal information.
Security measures and safeguards
SMBC Group stores and manages customers’ personal information, endeavouring to keep it current and accurate, while at the same time employing appropriate security measures and safeguards to prevent leakages and other problems. SMBC Group also maintains necessary and appropriate supervision and oversight of employees and service providers who handle personal information.
Use of personal information
SMBC Group designates specific purposes for which customers’ personal information will be used and the personal information will be used only as necessary to achieve those purposes. SMBC Group will not use the personal information for any other purposes. In cases where the use of specific personal information is regulated or restricted by laws, SMBC Group will limit its use to comply with such applicable laws and regulations. The purposes for which SMBC Group uses customers’ personal information are disclosed on its website. For further information please contact the relevant branch or subsidiary.
Providing personal information to third parties
SMBC Group will not disclose personal information to third parties, unless there are justifiable grounds, such as if a disclosure is required under laws and regulations, if it is in the legitimate interest of the bank, or to fulfil our contractual obligations.