SGS has adopted an SGS Data Privacy Policy which sets out the company’s high-level commitments relating to privacy and the protection of personal information at a global level. This policy sets a global standard for affiliates and employees of the SGS Group, including SGS Australia, to uphold the following principles whenever SGS handles personal information:
- Collecting and using personal information fairly and lawfully. We strive to be transparent and open about the data we collect and only use it for the purposes that are known to the concerned individual
- Respecting individual rights and choices. We respect individual’s decisions about the way their personal information is collected, treated and used by SGS and its affiliates. This includes the right to access and correct data held by SGS
- Managing data responsibly. We know that the confidentiality and integrity of personal information is essential to maintain trust and we take adequate measures that aim to protect personal information from the risks of unauthorized use or disclosure
SGS’ Data Privacy Global Leader supported by a network of local Data Privacy Officers and experts throughout our businesses and regions ensures the implementation of and compliance with our privacy commitments across our organization at a global level.
We are committed to fostering a culture where all SGS employees have a clear understanding of how important data privacy is and how to ensure it is protected. Our data privacy awareness course is available for all existing employees and is part of the induction program of our new employees. It is supplemented by a dedicated e-learning program especially created for those employees who are involved with specific aspects of personal information like HR, marketing or IT departments.
If you deal with our international SGS Group members directly, they may have separate privacy statements which are available on the local equivalent of their website. To access SGS Privacy Notices for GDPR compliance, please consult SGS's country-specific privacy policies, or read our global privacy notice for customers, suppliers and candidates.
If you have any questions about our data privacy commitments or wish to report a privacy incident, please complete our online privacy request form.
Our Australian Privacy Policy describes how SGS Australia collects, uses, discloses and protects your personal information. This Australian Privacy Policy applies to SGS Australia Pty Limited (ABN 44 000 964 278), SGS Australia Holdings Pty Ltd (ABN 46 004 269 023) and its related bodies corporate in Australia. The Australian Privacy Policy supplements the SGS Data Privacy Policy which applies globally across all SGS Group affiliates.
Our Australian Privacy Policy contains information about how you may access the personal information we hold about you, how to seek correction of that information, and how to make a complaint if you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles.