Updated on January 12, 2026

 

Thanks for using International Internship Pilot Program Platform (“the IIPP Platform”). The system is maintained by Science & Technology Policy Research and Information Center (“the STPI”) of National Institutes of Applied Research. To ensure the protection of your personal data, privacy, and rights, please read the content of this Notice before applying for an account.

 

By checking “Agree”, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Notice and consent to the collection, processing, and use of your personal data as stated herein.

1. Applicable Scope of the Personal Data Collection Notice

This Notice applies to all services provided through the IIPP Platform. It describes the principles governing the collection, processing, use, and protection of your personal data when you browse or use the IIPP Platform and its related services. The IIPP Platform complies with the Personal Data Protection Act of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and other applicable regulations in handling personal data.

2. Purpose of Collection

The primary purpose of collection is to organize and administer matters related to the International Internship Pilot Program (“the IIPP”) and to support the management, coordination, and administrative operations required for its implementation as carried out each year.

3. Categories of Personal Data Collected

1. Interns: Personal data may include, but is not limited to, name, photo, nationality, gender, date of birth, email, phone number, mailing address, passport number and other identification information, school/department name, as well as any additional information or documents that the user voluntarily provides through the IIPP Platform.
2. Principal Investigators: Personal data may include, but is not limited to, name, photo, institution and laboratory name, email, phone number, and any additional information voluntarily provided through the IIPP Platform.
3. Administrators of participating schools or institutions: Name, affiliated unit/department, position, phone number, email.
4. In addition to the personal data provided at the time of application or registration, personal data collected and used by the IIPP Platform may also include personal data generated in the course of participation in the Program, as necessary for Program implementation, administration, statistical analysis, and outcome or impact evaluation, as well as other related operations.
5. When you use the IIPP Platform, cookies may be used to support system operations and record activity. These records may include your IP address, browser type, access time, and related log data. Such information is used to improve Platform services. You may adjust your browser settings to block cookies; however, doing so may prevent certain website functions from operating normally.
6. To enhance service quality, the IIPP Platform may compile and analyze data you provide. Analytical results are presented only as aggregated or descriptive statistics. The IIPP Platform may publish such aggregated data for internal or public reference, but no personally identifiable information will be disclosed.
7. If you choose not to provide the personal data required for the operation of the IIPP Platform, it will be unable to provide services or process your requests. Certain functions, including application submission, review, matching, and use of the IIPP Platform services, cannot be completed without the required personal information.

4. Use Period, Territory, Recipients, and Methods

1. The term of use of personal data shall be the period necessary for the STPI to carry out operations related to the IIPP, with no restriction on the geographical area of use.
2. Personal data may be accessed or used, as necessary for the implementation and administration of the International Internship Pilot Program (“the IIPP”), by the Science & Technology Policy Research and Information Center (STPI); by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), as the authority commissioning STPI to implement the IIPP, including for purposes of statistical analysis and evaluation of program outcomes or effectiveness as required by NSTC; by institutions or organizations participating in or involved in Program-related activities or administrative coordination; and by entities engaged or entrusted by STPI, including the K.T. Li Foundation for Development of Science and Technology and other relevant entities involved in necessary administrative procedures. All such entities shall process personal data only within the scope of the tasks assigned to them and in accordance with applicable confidentiality and data protection obligations.

5. Rights of the Data Subject

In accordance with Article 3 of the Personal Data Protection Act, data subjects may request to review personal data, to obtain a copy of personal data, to supplement or correct personal data, to stop the collection, processing, or use of personal data, and to delete personal data. Such requests will be processed in accordance with legal requirements.

6. Data Management and Maintenance

The IIPP Platform provides functions that allow you to update or correct your registered information. If your registered information is incorrect or incomplete, the IIPP Platform may notify you to make necessary corrections or, with your consent, assist in updating the information.

7. Data Protection

1. To prevent unauthorized access or misuse, the IIPP Platform employs security measures including—but not limited to—access control, system monitoring, and firewall protection. Only authorized personnel may access your personal data, and all relevant personnel are required to sign confidentiality agreements. Violations of confidentiality obligations may result in legal penalties.
2. Where services must be outsourced for operational needs, the IIPP Platform shall ensure that contractors comply with confidentiality and data protection requirements and shall conduct necessary oversight procedures.
3. For hostile, unauthorized, or unlawful actions—including but not limited to attempts to access restricted information, harm the website’s security, or infringe upon the rights of the Platform or others—the IIPP Platform reserves the right to request assistance from prosecutorial, judicial, or administrative authorities and to seek compensation for damages.
4. In addition to the personal data provided at the time of application or registration, personal data collected and used by the IIPP Platform may also include personal data generated in the course of participation in the Program, as necessary for Program implementation, administration, statistical analysis, and outcome or impact evaluation, as well as other related operations.
5. Users are responsible for safeguarding their account credentials and internship application data. Do not disclose your account or password to others. After using the IIPP Platform, ensure that you log out properly and change your password periodically to prevent unauthorized use.

8. Amendment of the Notice

The IIPP Platform reserves the right to revise this Notice at any time. Amendments shall take effect immediately upon being announced on the IIPP Platform. No individual notifications will be issued. Users are encouraged to review the Notice periodically to stay informed of any updates.

Dear User,

 

Welcome to the Platform. The Privacy Policy of the website is hereby explained to provide you with secure access to the services and information on the Platform and protect your interests. Please read the following contents carefully:

 

Article 1. Applicable Scope of the Privacy Policy

The Privacy Policy Statement is applicable to services provided by the Platform. Principles for the collection, processing, use, and protection of personal information when you browse or use the services and information on the Platform.

Article 2. Information Collection and Method of Use

1. The Platform shall abide by the "Personal Information Protection Act" and related laws of the Republic of China in the collection, processing, and use of personal information.
2. The Platform collects personal information for the following purpose: The organization of related affairs for the “International Internship Pilot Program".
   • Requiring organization: Science & Technology Policy Research and Information Center of National Applied Research Laboratories (STPI)
   • Purpose of collection: The “International Internship Pilot Program”(IIPP)use the personal data of foreign talents to maintain and use the personal data in accordance with the implementation of each annual plan.
   • Staff members of organizations who can access and use the data: Science & Technology Policy Research and Information Center of National Applied Research Laboratories (STPI), K.T. Li Foundation for Development of Science and Technology, and schools and organizations that participate in or relevant to the IIPP.
   • Category of personal data:
     • (1) Basic information about interns: Name, photo, nationality, gender, date of birth, email, current phone number, current address, passport number, name of the department/school.
     • (2) Basic information about principal investigators (PI): Name, photo, name of the institution, name of the lab, email, contact phone number.
     • (3) Basic information about administrators of schools or organizations relevant to the IIPP, as per Article 2. II. iii.: Name, service unit/department, position, phone number, email.
   • For the purpose of connecting talents, the personal data will be used within the IIPP.
   • The rights of the subject under Article 3 of the Act is that the intern may request to: (1) review their personal data, (2) obtain a copy of their personal data, (3) supplement or correct, stop the collection, processing, use, or delete their personal data.
   • Impact of not providing: None.
3. When you use the platform, we will use cookies for management and activity records. They include records of your IP address, browser type, time, and other log data as reference for improving the website services of the Platform. If you do not accept cookies, you can elevate your privacy settings in the functions of your browser to reject cookies but it may prevent certain functions of the website from normal operations.
4. To provide refined and accurate services, we compile statistics and conduct analyses on the data form you provide. The results of the analyses shall only be presented in overall data and descriptive tests. In addition to internal research, the Platform may publish such data and descriptive text but shall not publish specific personal information.

Article 3. Data Management and Maintenance

1. If you need to change the information you registered, the Platform provides features that allow you to update your information.
2. You have the right to manage and update your information. Where the data you register is incorrect or incomplete, the Platform shall contact you and remind you to correct or complete the information or assist you in correcting or completing the information based on your agreement.

Article 4. Data Protection

1. To prevent illegal access to the database system by external entities, a firewall system has been installed on the server of the Platform and dedicated personnel have been assigned to the management and maintenance tasks of the database. In addition, only authorized personnel have access to your personal information. Related personnel have signed confidentiality agreements and will be subject to legal penalties in the event of a violation of their confidentiality obligations. If a related entity or institution is required to outsource services to the Platform due to business requirements, the Platform shall place strict requirements to ensure that they abide by the confidentiality obligations and take necessary inspection procedures to ensure their compliance.
2. For hostile actions of use, attempted actions, or intent (including but not limited to inappropriate access of information, endangering the security system of the website, and acts of infringements that damage the rights of the Platform or others), the Platform has the right to request prosecutorial authorities, judicial authorities, or administrative authorities to assist in investigations and request compensation from the actor.
3. Please store your account, password, and job application data and do not provide any information, particularly your account and password, to any individual. After you have logged into the system and completed operations, please make sure to log out of your account. Change your password regularly to prevent illegal use by others.

Article 5. Amendment of the Privacy Policy

The Platform reserves the right to amend the contents of the Privacy Policy. All amendments shall be effective immediately after they are announced on the website and no individual notifications shall be issued

個人資料蒐集保護須知

一、 歡迎使用國家科學及技術委員會外籍高階人才來臺實習試辦專案（International Internship Pilot Program，下稱IIPP）媒合平臺系統，本系統由財團法人國家實驗研究院科技政策研究與資訊中心（下稱本中心）進行維運，提供國外人才與國內實習職缺線上媒合服務。

二、 IIPP媒合平臺為國外人才及國內研提實習職缺之計畫主持人共同使用的系統，計畫主持人所屬我國學研機構，為本系統跨機構院校之合作實習單位；基於實習帳務管理之需要，本系統授權合作實習單位查詢閱覽單位內IIPP計畫主持人及其實習生的個人資料。

三、 基於執行IIPP業務需要所蒐集、處理或利用之個人資料，合作實習單位應遵守我國個人資料保護法相關規定，就個人資料進行保護，並遵循本系統個資相關規範。

四、 合作實習機構於IIPP媒合平台中所取得之資料，僅得做為執行IIPP計畫內容之目的所必須之用途；並於該目的消失後應即將相關資料銷毀，不得擅自留存或作為執行IIPP計畫之外目的使用。如有違反之情事除須自負法律上責任外，如因此造成本中心名譽或財產上損害並應賠償之。