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Basic Rules
- Table of Contents for this page
- Displaying the PrivacyMark
- Where the PrivacyMark Can Be Displayed
- Details on Scope of Accreditation for Use of PrivacyMark
Displaying the PrivacyMark
In the case of JIS Q 15001: 1999
As seen in the illustration, the PrivacyMark is made up of the Mark itself and the accreditation number.
Accreditation Number
- Nine-digit accreditation number displayed below is assigned by JIPDEC and/or Conforminity Assessment Bodies.
- The accreditation number contains 9 digits and is displayed as shown below.
- Axxnnnn(mm)
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- A
- Code of Conforminity Assessment Body accepting application, assessing and certifing the PrivacyMark is represented by one alphabet. The letter begins with "B" and letter "A" signify Accreditation Body (JIPDEC).
- xx
- This two-digit numbers signifies the industry code.
- nnnn
- This four-digit numbers beginning "0001" signify the inherent enterprise code. The number is assigned by Conforminity Assessment Body and/or JIPDEC in the order of accreditation.
- mm
- This contains two-digit numbers beginning "01" signify the number of times of renewals in every two years.
In the case of JIS Q 15001: 2006
As seen in the illustration, the PrivacyMark is made up of the Mark itself and the accreditation number.
Accreditation Number
- Ten-digit accreditation number displayed below is assigned by JIPDEC and/or Conforminity Assessment Bodies.
- AAnnnnnn(mm)
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- AA
- This two-digit numbers signify the code of JIPDEC ("10") and/or Conforminity Assessment Bodies (beginning "11") accepting application, assessing and certifing the PrivacyMark.
- nnnnnn
- This six-digit numbers signify the inherent enterprise code. The code is assigned by JIPDEC and/or Conforminity Assessment Bodies in the order of accreditation, and unchanging after renewals.
- mm
- This two-digit numbers beginning "01" signify the number of times of renewals in every two years.
Where the PrivacyMark Can Be Displayed
- The PrivacyMark can be displayed according to the scope of accreditation.
- The PrivacyMark may be used for the followings:
- Storefronts
- Contracts
- Manuals
- AD and PR Materials
- Envelopes
- Letter Papers
- Business Cards
- Web Sites, etc.
Details on Scope of Accreditation for Use of PrivacyMark
- PrivacyMark must be displayed within the scope of accreditation and in a manner such that consumers can identify it.
- Possible exceeding of the scope of accreditation in such cases as AD materials, business cards, etc, should require attention.
- (Note)
- It is prohibited to use the PrivacyMark without permission. If the Mark is used without permission, legal measures will be taken.