Notice Regarding Continuous Strengthening of Personal Information Protection System and Renewal of Privacy Mark Certification

Earth Infinity Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; President and Representative Director: Koichi Hamada; hereinafter 'the Company') positions the proper management of personal information entrusted to us by our customers, business partners, and other stakeholders as one of our key management issues, and we are continuously working to strengthen our personal information protection and information security systems.

We are pleased to announce that the Company has received renewal certification for the 'Privacy Mark' granted by the Japan Information Processing and Development Center (JIPDEC).

About the Privacy Mark Renewal Certification

The Privacy Mark system is a certification system granted to business operators that have established and operate a system for appropriately handling personal information based on the Japanese Industrial Standard 'JIS Q 15001 Personal Information Protection Management System – Requirements.'

The Company has continuously maintained its Privacy Mark certification since its initial acquisition in 2018, and we recognize that this renewal certification is an evaluation of the appropriate operation and continuous improvement of our personal information protection management system.

The Company's Initiatives for Personal Information Protection

The Company operates primarily in the electricity and gas industries and handles the personal information of many customers.

In recent years, with the advancement of digitalization, the level of information management required of companies has become increasingly sophisticated, and we believe that strengthening personal information protection and information security systems is a crucial management foundation that supports customer trust.

To date, the Company has worked to continuously strengthen the operation of its personal information protection management system through:

・Development of internal regulations concerning personal information protection
・Continuous implementation of education and training for employees
・Periodic review of management systems and operational rules
・Internal awareness-raising activities to improve information security awareness

Future Outlook

The Company will continue to further enhance its personal information protection and information security systems, while promoting compliance management and governance strengthening.

We will continue to strive for sustainable growth and medium- to long-term corporate value enhancement as a company trusted by our customers, business partners, shareholders, and investors.