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LINE

Security and Privacy

Security and Privacy

LINE is used by an incredible number of
people around the world as an everyday
communication tool.

We are cognizant that our users not only count on the usability of our services, but also
naturally expect strong security and protection of their privacy. We therefore strive to
make our services safe and secure, so that they can be used with full peace of mind.

LINE Security
Bug Bounty Program

Here
LINE Security Bug Bounty Program

LINE Corporation is conducting
the LINE Security Bug Bounty Program
whereby cash rewards will be paid for eligible
vulnerability reports.

Rewards for qualifying vulnerabilities are determined based on severity and report quality.
Selected submissions will be added to the Hall of Fame. Here

LINE Transparency Report

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LINE Transparency Report

LINE has released the LINE Transparency Report
to provide statistics on information disclosure
requests received from law enforcement.

LINE Corporation does not cooperate whatsoever with unilateral requests for information disclosure that correspond to acts of state censorship.
However, in extenuating circumstances, such as to save lives or prevent a crime from occurring or escalating,
LINE Corporation may comply with certain requests in accordance
with applicable laws and regulations after careful internal consideration and thorough application of appropriate procedures. Here

Security and Privacy

LINE is used by an incredible number of people around the world as an everyday communication tool. We are cognizant that our users not only count on the usability of our services, but also naturally expect strong security and protection of their privacy. We therefore strive to make our services safe and secure, so that they can be used with full peace of mind.

NEW

Publication of technical whitepaper about Differentia Privacy in LINE Federated Learning 2023.09.29
Improvement to sticker suggestions using privacy preservation technologies 2023.08.28
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Privacy

  • Privacy Policy LINE Corporation is committed to protecting users' personal information.
  • Privacy Settings LINE offers users a variety of settings by which they can ensure their own privacy.
  • Organizational Privacy Safeguards In addition to appointing a CPO (Chief Privacy Officer) and CISO (Chief Information Security Officer), LINE Corporation promotes a variety of initiatives to ensure user privacy company-wide.
  • LINE Corporation's Compliance with Applicable Laws Here we explain how LINE Corporation addresses the various laws and rules that help protect our users' privacy.
  • Responding to Law Enforcement Agencies LINE Corporation does not cooperate whatsoever with unilateral requests for information disclosure in relation to acts of state censorship. However, in extenuating circumstances, such as to a save a person's life or prevent a crime from occurring or escalating, LINE Corporation does comply with certain requests in accordance with applicable laws and regulations after careful internal consideration and procedures.
  • Guidelines for Responding to Law Enforcement Find out about LINE Corporation's stance towards domestic and overseas law enforcement agencies requesting user information for criminal investigations, and the types of information that we may disclose.

Security

  • For a More Secure Experience LINE offers various security features, such as password management, to make the service all the more secure and safe to use.
  • Data Security At LINE, we take all possible measures to protect the information entrusted to us by users, such as utilizing encryption and data centers that incorporate the most cutting-edge security equipment.
  • Secure Programming LINE engages internal and external experts in order to address application vulnerability, conducting pre-release security verification through a dedicated security team as well as other measures.
  • Policy and External Certifications LINE Corporation has established these various measures as a company policy, and strictly adheres to this policy in our operations. LINE Corporation has acquired and maintains international external certification for its security and privacy measures.

Bug Bounty

LINE is actively gathering knowledge not only within its organization but also from outside sources. As part of this effort, LINE has organized the "LINE Security Bug Bounty Program" under which rewards are paid to outside parties who have discovered vulnerabilities in LINE applications. please check here.

FAQ

Please access this page to view LINE Corporation's Security and Privacy FAQ.
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