Privacy Policies of NIETS Website
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Website Policy
1. Objectives
The website of the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) has been created with the purpose of serving as a medium for disseminating information, knowledge, and the organization’s outcomes, as well as promoting policies and significant activities of the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) to interested parties, including the public and both government and private sectors. Since the use of services by users will be subject to the following terms and conditions, users are advised to carefully review terms and conditions of usage of the website and/or any other terms and agreements that National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) has notified thoroughly on the website before accessing the services. By using the services, users are considered to have agreed to comply with the specified terms and conditions of service. If users do not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, kindly cease accessing and using this website instantaneously.
2. Conditions and regulations of website
2.1 The service users may receive, access, create, send, or display content such as data files, written messages, computer software, music, audio files or other sounds, photographs, videos, or other images as part of the services or through the use of the services. These will hereinafter be referred to as "content."
2.2 The content presented to users may be protected by intellectual property rights of the content's owner. Users do not have the right to alter, modify, sell, transfer, or create derivative works based on that content, whether in whole or in part, unless explicitly authorized by the content owner.
2.3 Users may encounter content that could be unpleasant or distressing, and such encounters are at their own risk.
2.4 National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) retains the right to screen, collate, mark, modify, reject, or remove any content that is deemed inappropriate from the services. The National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) may provide tools for content screening distinctly, in compliance with applicable laws and relevant government regulations.
2.5 The website of National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) may temporarily or permanently suspend the services, or cancel services to any specific user, if such services negatively affect other users or are in conflict with the law, without prior notice to the user.
2.6 The suspension or cancellation of services under clause 2.5, the user will no longer be able to access the services or retrieve account details, documents files, or any other content stored in the user's account.
2.7 In the event that the website of National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) permanently discontinues services or cancels services for a user, National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) has the right to delete any data in the user's account without prior notice to the user
3. User rights, duties, and responsibilities
3.1 Users shall provide accurate, true, and up-to-date information about themselves, such as identification details or contact information, to National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) as part of the registration process or for continuous use of the services.
3.2 Users shall use this website for purposes authorized by the terms and conditions of National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, rules, and generally accepted practices.
3.3 Users shall not access or attempt to access any service by any means other than those provided by National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization), including the use of automated methods (such as scripts), unless explicitly authorized by National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) to do so.
3.4 Users shall not engage in or participate in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the services of the website of National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization), including the servers and networks connected to the services.
3.5 Users shall not copy, duplicate, reproduce, sell, trade, or resell the services for any purpose unless explicitly authorized by National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) to do so.
3.6 Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the password associated with any account used to access the services.
3.7 Users shall be solely responsible for any damage caused to any person, including National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization), resulting from a violation of the terms and conditions.
4. Links to other websites
4.1 Links to other websites are provided solely for the convenience of users. The National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) is not involved in, has no control over, and does not endorse the accuracy, reliability, or responsibility for the content of those websites. The National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) is not responsible for any content displayed on other websites linked to its website, nor for any damage arising from visiting those linked websites.
4.2 In the case of linking to the website of National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization), users may link to the homepage of the website by submitting a written request. However, if users wish to link to an internal page of the website, prior written consent from National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) is required. The National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) reserves the right to set any conditions for such consent. Furthermore, National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) will not be responsible for any content displayed on websites that link to its site, nor for any damages arising from the use of those linked websites.
5. Disclaimer
The National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) shall not be liable for any damages, including losses, or expenses, whether direct or indirect, arising from or in connection with the use of this website or any websites linked to it, or for any damages, losses, or expenses arising from failure to use, errors, omissions, interruptions, defects, or viruses, even if National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) has been notified that such damages, losses, or expenses may occur. In addition, National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) shall not be liable to any website users or individuals for any claims arising from the website or its content, including any decisions or actions made based on reliance on such content by the website users, or for any damages, whether direct or indirect, including any other damages that may occur. Users acknowledge and understand that National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) is not responsible for any actions taken by users.
6. Ownership and intellectual property rights
6.1 The National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) or its licensors shall be the sole legal owner of all rights, all benefits, and any intellectual property rights related to the services created by National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) or its licensors, whether those rights are registered or not.
6.2 Users must not disclose any information that National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) designates as confidential without prior written consent from National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization).
6.3 Users must not use the trade name, trademark, service mark, logo, or domain name of website of National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) without prior written consent from National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization).
7. Applicable laws and regulations
The interpretation and enforcement of these terms and conditions shall be governed by Thai laws.
Website Privacy Policy
The National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) has developed this privacy policy to protect the personal information (Personal Information) of all users who contact the website of National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) as follows:
Collection of personal data
1.The National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) will collect personal information from users only to the extent necessary for the provision of services, depending on the type of service accessed through National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) website. This may include activities such as visiting the website or registering online to participate in various activities organized by National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization).
2.To assess the popularity of services, which will help improve the quality of the website's services of National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization), it is necessary to collect some additional information such as IP address, browser type, domain name, web page logs, the time of website visits, and referring website addresses.
3. The National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) recommends that you review the privacy policy of any third-party websites linked from this site to understand how they collect, use, or handle your personal information. The Institute cannot guarantee the content or actions stated in those websites and will not be responsible if those websites do not comply with the privacy policies they have declared.
Usage of personal data
1. The National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) will use your personal information only to the extent necessary, such as your name and address, for communication purposes, service delivery, publicity, or to provide information and updates, as well as to survey your opinions on National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization)’s activities or events.
2. The National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) will use your personal information when it deems beneficial for National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization)’s operations and services improvement, or to provide better services to users.
3. In cases where the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) hires third-party agencies to handle your personal information, such as for mailing services, statistical analysis for the Institute's activities or events, etc., the Institute will require these third-party agencies to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal information and will impose restrictions on using such information outside of the activities or operations of National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization).
Rights to manage your personal data
For the protection of your privacy, you have the right to decide whether to allow the use or sharing of your personal information. You may also choose not to receive any communications from National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization). To exercise this option, simply send an email to the Institute at webmaster@niets.or.th.
Revision of the personal data protection policy
The National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) may update or modify the privacy policy without prior notice to you. This is done to ensure that the policy remains appropriate and effective in providing services. Therefore, the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) recommends that users read the privacy policy each time they visit or use services from National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization)'s website.
Compliance with the personal data protection policy and NIETS contact
If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback regarding the privacy policy or its implementation, the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) welcomes the opportunity to address your concerns and consider your comments. Your input is valuable in helping us improve the services provided by National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization). Please feel free to contact us at the following address:
National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization)
128 Phayathai Plaza Building, 36th Floor,
Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi District,
Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Phone: 02 217 3800
Email: webmaster@niets.or.th
Website Security Policy
Security measures and methods for website protection
The National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) acknowledges the importance of ensuring the security and integrity of its website to protect user data from destruction or unauthorized access by malicious actors. To secure the website, the Institute has implemented robust security measures, including the installation of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to filter and block access from suspicious sources that could potentially threaten the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) website's security.
Supplementary technologies used for security protection
In addition to the aforementioned security measures, the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) also employs advanced technologies as follows:
1. Firewall: A software system that allows only authorized individuals or those approved by National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) to pass through the firewall and access the data.
2. Virus Scanning: In addition to installing high-performance antivirus software on all computers used for services, which is regularly updated, the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) also deploys specialized antivirus software on its servers to provide comprehensive protection against potential threats.
Security recommendations
Although the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Public Organization) has intense standards for security technologies and methods, it is generally understood that no security system can provide absolute protection against data destruction or unauthorized access by malicious individuals. Therefore, users are advised to conform the following security recommendations:
1. Be cautious when downloading programs from the internet: always verify the website's address before logging in to services to avoid falling victim to fraudulent websites.
2. Install and regularly update antivirus software: ensure that your computer has up-to-date antivirus software to protect against malicious threats.
3. Install a personal firewall: use personal firewall software to protect your computer from attacks by malicious actors, such as hackers.