KDDI Research, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “KDDI Research”) recognizes the importance of protecting Personal Information and, in order to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, hereby establishes this Privacy Policy as follows.

Revised: June 2026

KDDI Research acquires Personal Information by lawful and fair means and only to the extent necessary to achieve the specified purposes of use. 　

KDDI Research uses Personal Information for the following purposes:

• Proposing, entering into, performing, communicating, and managing joint research, commissioned research, and other research collaborations;
• Reporting and publishing research and development results, including at academic conferences, in papers, and on websites;
• Requesting cooperation for, conducting, and communicating in connection with surveys, interviews, demonstration experiments, and other research and development activities;
• Procuring, communicating, and managing goods, services, and other items necessary for research and development activities;
• Managing entry to and exit from KDDI Research’s facilities;
• Providing information regarding KDDI Research’s activities, including the distribution of newsletters and publications;
• Providing information on and invitations to events, seminars, and similar activities;
• Providing information related to recruitment activities, conducting recruitment selection processes, and notifying applicants of the results; and
• Other uses necessary for KDDI Research’s legitimate business operations that are not listed above.

Where KDDI Research intends to use Personal Information beyond the scope of the above purposes, it will obtain the prior consent of the relevant individual, unless otherwise permitted by applicable laws and regulations.

KDDI Research implements necessary and appropriate security measures to prevent the leakage, loss, or damage of Personal Information and to otherwise ensure the secure management of Personal Information.
Where KDDI Research outsources the handling of Personal Information to a third party, it appropriately supervises such third party, including by entering into agreements regarding the protection of Personal Information and by monitoring the status of such third party’s handling practices.

KDDI Research does not provide Personal Information to any third party without the prior consent of the relevant individual, except where required or permitted by applicable laws and regulations.
Where KDDI Research provides Personal Information to a third party, it prepares and retains records of such provision in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information.

KDDI Research retains Personal Information only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes of use. Upon expiration of the retention period or once the purposes of use have been fulfilled, KDDI Research promptly deletes or disposes of such information in an appropriate manner.

Upon receiving a request from an individual for disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use, or other handling of retained Personal Data, KDDI Research responds appropriately in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

In the event of any leakage, loss, damage, or other incident involving Personal Information, KDDI Research will make the necessary reports and notifications in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other applicable laws and regulations.

KDDI Research’s website may use cookies, access logs, and similar technologies to improve its services.
The handling of such information is set forth in KDDI Research’s Site Policy.

KDDI Research complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and other standards relating to the handling of Personal Information.

KDDI Research may amend this Privacy Policy as necessary. If any amendments are made, the revised Privacy Policy will be posted on this page together with the date of revision.

For inquiries regarding the handling of Personal Information, please contact KDDI Research using the contact information below:

Contact Information:

＜Categories of Personal Data Subject to Joint Use＞

Information obtained by KDDI Research through the exchange of business cards or similar means, including company name, address, department, job title, name, telephone number, fax number, email address, and other similar information.

＜Scope of Joint Users＞

KDDI Research and KDDI Group affiliated companies.*

* A list of companies participating in the joint use is available on the following page:

List of Joint Users (in Japanese Only)

＜Purpose of Joint Use＞

For business notifications, communications, and information sharing as described in “2. Purposes of Use of Personal Information.”

＜Party Responsible for the Management of Personal Data＞

KDDI Research, Inc. 
2-1-15 Ohara, Fujimino-shi, Saitama, Japan 
Satoshi Konishi, President and CEO