Japan Privacy Notice
Version 1.0 — June 1, 2024
Plus AI, Inc. ("Plus," "we," "us," or "our") provides this Japan Privacy Notice ("Notice") to inform individuals about the collection and use of personal information in connection with our autonomous driving testing activities in Japan. This Notice is provided in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information ("APPI") and related guidelines.
Testing
Plus conducts testing of autonomous driving technology on public roads in Japan in partnership with vehicle manufacturers. Our test vehicles are equipped with external sensors, including cameras, LiDAR, and radar, to enable the development and validation of our autonomous driving systems. During testing, these sensors may incidentally capture images and video of individuals, vehicles, and other objects in the vicinity of our test vehicles.
Outside-Camera Data
The outside-facing cameras on our test vehicles capture images and video of the vehicle's surroundings for the purpose of developing and improving our autonomous driving technology. This data may include:
- Images and video of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users;
- Images and video of vehicle license plates;
- Images and video of buildings, signage, and other objects in the driving environment;
- Location information (GPS coordinates) associated with the captured images and video.
To the extent that this data includes information that can identify a specific individual (such as facial images or license plate numbers), it constitutes personal information under the APPI.
Purpose of Use
We use the personal information collected by our outside-facing cameras for the following purposes:
- Development, training, and validation of autonomous driving perception systems, including object detection, classification, and tracking algorithms;
- Development and improvement of autonomous driving planning and control systems;
- Safety analysis and validation of autonomous driving technology;
- Creation of maps and environmental models for autonomous driving;
- Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and testing permits;
- Any other purpose reasonably related to the development and testing of autonomous driving technology.
We will not use personal information beyond the scope necessary to achieve these purposes without obtaining your prior consent, except as permitted by the APPI.
Provision to Third Parties
We may provide personal information to the following categories of third parties:
- Vehicle partners: We may share data with our vehicle manufacturing partners in Japan for the purpose of joint development and testing of autonomous driving technology. Data shared with vehicle partners is subject to appropriate data handling agreements.
- Service providers: We may share data with service providers who assist us with data storage, processing, annotation, and other services necessary for the development of autonomous driving technology. These service providers are contractually obligated to handle personal information in accordance with our instructions and applicable laws.
- Public authorities: We may disclose personal information to government agencies, regulatory bodies, or law enforcement agencies where required by law or where necessary to comply with testing permits or other regulatory requirements.
Personal information collected in Japan may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where Plus is headquartered, and in other countries where our service providers operate. When transferring personal information outside of Japan, we take appropriate measures in accordance with the APPI, including confirming that the recipient country has a personal information protection system recognized as equivalent to Japan's, or implementing contractual or other measures to ensure the continued protection of personal information.
Plus Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Notice or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
Plus AI, Inc.
3003 N. First Street, Suite 200
San Jose, California 95134
United States
Email: privacy@plus.ai
If you wish to make a request regarding the disclosure, correction, deletion, or cessation of use of your personal information, please contact us at the email address above. We will respond to your request in accordance with the APPI. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.