Confidentiality Measures

PDCA International Ltd. safeguards the confidentiality of information obtained during audit/certification activities across all organizational levels, including external representatives.

• Protection of proprietary client information against misuse and unauthorized disclosure.
• Authorized information exchange with other certification bodies, accreditation bodies, and standard owners for verification purposes.
• Employee prohibition on disclosing confidential information to third parties without client consent.

The policy includes:

• Protection of proprietary client information against misuse and unauthorized disclosure.
• Authorized information exchange with other certification bodies, accreditation bodies, and standard owners for verification purposes.
• Employee prohibition on disclosing confidential information to third parties without client consent.
• Confidential information includes audit reports, non-conformities, and financial data.

Exclusions

• Protection of proprietary client information against misuse and unauthorized disclosure.
• Authorized information exchange with other certification bodies, accreditation bodies, and standard owners for verification purposes.
• Employee prohibition on disclosing confidential information to third parties without client consent.
• Confidential information includes audit reports, non-conformities, and financial data.