Commission's Major Activities National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2016 accident and further, seeking indemnity for an accident is challenging because it is difficult to prove that reproductive system damage was caused by a hazardous chemical substances. In the future, the Commission plans to discuss ways to prevent industrial accidents caused by reproductive toxic materials and the institutional arrangements for indemnification. It will also establish an institutional improvement plan by engaging with experts and stakeholders to safeguard the safety and health of workers who deal with reproductive toxic substances. D. Survey of biometrics collection and use The increased use of biographic information has raised concerns about the risks it entails. The legal framework is lacking in terms of controlling the use of this information and discussing the impact on the right to privacy. The Commission conducted a survey to understand the level of advanced biometrics use both at home and abroad, the damage involved, legislation in Korea and abroad, and public awareness. The findings pointed to an extensive use of biometrics for various purposes, including public administration, immigration control and security, crime prevention, and investigation. Genetic information also has various uses, with the Prosecution and Police operating a joint criminal DNA database. A public awareness survey showed that while 61% of respondents have not had an experience with biometrics, which indicate that the use of biometric data is not prevalent, 86% of them held the view that bio information such as biometrics and health-related information should be more rigorously regulated and protected than other types of personal information. Researchers proposed policy alternatives, including alignment of terminology in statues, strengthening of clauses on protection of sensitive information under the Personal Data Protection Act, and making the Personal Information Impact Assessment System effective to prevent infringement of bio information. 36