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Kinki Nippon Tourist Achieves ISO/IEC 27001 Certification

Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has successfully obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services in the public sector. This certification recognizes that their Information Security Management System (ISMS) meets the stringent international standards set by ISO.

Background of Certification Acquisition

With a long history of managing a wide range of tasks for public entities, including governmental departments, local public organizations, and independent administrative agencies, Kinki Nippon Tourist has taken on numerous projects that significantly contribute to tourism promotion and regional revitalization. In recent years, there has been an increase in handling sensitive data such as personal information, necessitating stricter security measures. In response, the company has developed a robust management system aligned with ISO 27001 standards, leading to this recent certification.

Significance and Benefits of ISO 27001 Certification

ISO 27001 is an international standard designed to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. Achieving this certification signifies that Kinki Nippon Tourist's information management system is recognized at an international standard level by an independent third-party organization.

The anticipated benefits of this certification include:

• - Enhanced trust and reassurance for government agencies, local municipalities, and independent administrative organizations that they do business with.
• - Strengthened measures against data breaches and unauthorized access.
• - Establishment of a governance framework in compliance with legal, contractual, and guideline requirements.
• - Improved business quality through widespread awareness of security protocols.

Scope of Application

The certification applies to business operations related to tourism and regional development, which are publicly declared by central government ministries, local government bodies, and independent administrative institutions. This includes all projects aimed at enhancing economic initiatives.

Locations of Certification

• - Public and Regional Collaboration Business Department
• - Sapporo Group Travel Branch
• - Sendai Branch
• - Fukushima Sales Office
• - Public Sales Branch
• - Saitama Branch
• - Chiba Branch
• - Yokohama Branch
• - Nagoya Corporate MICE Branch
• - Kanazawa Branch
• - Kyoto Branch
• - Kansai Corporate MICE Branch/Corporate Sales Department
• - Hiroshima Branch
• - Fukuoka Branch

Kinki Nippon Tourist sees this certification as a stepping stone to further enhance its