Data Compliance

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  1. Introduction

Credence Research Inc. (“the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of data integrity, security, and privacy. This Data Compliance Policy outlines our commitment to adhering to all applicable data protection laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. We recognize the importance of responsible data handling and are dedicated to building and maintaining trust with our clients, employees, and stakeholders.

  1. Scope

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, consultants, partners, and any other individuals or entities that access, process, or manage data on behalf of Credence Research Inc. It covers all data, regardless of format (electronic, physical, or other), including but not limited to:

  • Personal data (as defined by GDPR and other applicable laws)
  • Confidential business information
  • Proprietary research data
  • Financial data
  • Client data
  • Employee data
  1. Core Principles

Credence Research Inc. adheres to the following core data compliance principles:

  • Legality and Lawfulness: All data processing activities will comply with applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA (if applicable), and industry-specific regulations.
  • Transparency and Fairness: Data processing activities will be conducted transparently and fairly, with clear and concise communication to data subjects.
  • Data Minimization: Only necessary data will be collected and processed for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes.
  • Data Accuracy and Integrity: Data will be accurate, complete, and up-to-date, with measures in place to ensure data integrity.
  • Data Security and Confidentiality: Data will be protected against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction through appropriate technical and organizational measures.
  • Purpose Limitation: Data will be used only for the purposes for which it was collected, unless required or permitted by law.
  • Storage Limitation: Data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the intended purposes or as required by law.
  • Accountability and Responsibility: Credence Research Inc. will be accountable for demonstrating compliance with this policy and applicable data protection laws.
  1. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Credence Research Inc. will comply with all relevant data protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)