Laws Information

法規資訊
Title: Personal Information Protection Act
Am Date: 2015-12-30

Chapter Article

Chapter  II Information Collection, Processing and Use by a Government Agency
Article 15
Except the information stated in Paragraph 1 of Article 6, the government agency should not collect or process personal information unless there is a specific purpose and should comply with one of the following conditions:
1. it is within the scope of job functions provided by laws and regulations;
2. consent has been given by the Party;
3. the rights and interests of the Party may not be harmed.

Article 16
Except the information stated in Paragraph 1 of Article 6, the government agency should use the personal information in accordance with the scope of its job functions provided by laws and regulations, and in compliance with the specific purpose of collection. However, the information may be used outside the scope upon the occurrence of one of the following conditions:
1. Where in accordance with law;
2. Where it is for national security or to promote public interests;
3. Where it is to prevent harm on the life, body, freedom or property of the Party;
4. Where it is to prevent harm on the rights and interests of other people;
5. Where it is necessary for public interests on statistics or the purpose of academic research conducted by a government agency or an academic research institution, respectively. The information may not lead to the identification of a certain person after the treatment of the provider or the disclosure of the collector;
6. Where such use may benefit the Party; and
7. A written consent of the Party has been obtained.

Article 17
The government agency may publicize the following items on the Internet or by other proper means for inquiries; the above provisions are applicable to amendment thereof:
1. name of personal information file;
2. name of the government agency keeping the personal information file and its contact information;
3. basis and purpose of keeping the file;
4. classification of personal information.

Article 18
The government agency which keeps personal information files should assign personnel(s) on security and maintenance of those files to prevent them from being stolen, altered, damaged, destroyed or disclosed.