Privacy Policy

Intent

Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information is an important aspect of the way SignalChem Diagnostics conducts its business. Collecting, using, and disclosing personal information in an appropriate, responsible, and ethical manner is fundamental to SignalChem Diagnostics' daily operations. SignalChem Diagnostics strives to protect and respect personal information of its customers, employees, business partners, and so on in accordance with all applicable regional and federal laws. Each staff member of SignalChem Diagnostics must abide by this company's procedures and practices when handling personal information.

Guidelines

Applicability

This Privacy Policy informs everyone of SignalChem Diagnostics' commitment to privacy and establishes the methods by which privacy is ensured. This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information within SignalChem Diagnostics' possession and control.

Personal information is defined as any identifying information about an individual or group of individuals, including name, date of birth, address, phone number, e-mail address, social insurance number, nationality, gender, health history, financial data, credit card numbers, bank account numbers, assets, debts, liabilities, payment records, credit records, loan records, opinions, and personal views.

Business information is defined as SignalChem Diagnostics, business address, business telephone number, name(s) of owner(s), executive officer(s), and director(s), job titles, business registration numbers, and financial status. Business information is treated and handled with the same level of confidentiality, privacy, and respect as personal information.

The Company is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality with respect to all employees' personal information provided to us. We are committed to ensuring that our handling of personal information is in compliance with applicable privacy legislation.

Purposes for the Collection of Personal Information: The purpose for which Personal Information is collected by the Company is, in part, specified below:

to enroll the employee on the payroll system
to comply with requirements imposed by law
to comply with statutory obligations including tax withholdings and remittances for Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance

Any change of purpose to any of the above will be communicated to you. Where appropriate, Personal Information will be obtained directly from you. In the event Personal Information is obtained from any other source, you will be notified or your prior written authorization will be obtained.

Policy Statements

SignalChem Diagnostics assumes full accountability for the personal information within its possession and control. This company will appoint a representative from time to time as custodian of all privacy matters and legal compliance with privacy laws.

SignalChem Diagnostics obtains personal information directly from the individual to which the information belongs. Individuals are entitled to know how SignalChem Diagnostics uses personal information and this company will limit the use of any personal information collected only to what is needed for those stated purposes. SignalChem Diagnostics will obtain individual consent if personal information is to be used for any other purpose. SignalChem Diagnostics will not use that information without the consent of the individual.
Under no circumstances will SignalChem Diagnostics sell, distribute, or otherwise disclose personal information or contact lists to third parties. However, limited disclosure may be required as part of SignalChem Diagnostics' fulfilling its stated business duties and day-to-day operations. This may include consultants, suppliers, or business partners of SignalChem Diagnostics, but only with the understanding that these parties obey and abide by this Privacy Policy, to the extent necessary of fulfilling their own business duties and day-to-day operations.
SignalChem Diagnostics will retain personal information only for the duration it is needed for conducting business. Once personal information is no longer required, it will be destroyed in a safe and secure manner. However, certain laws may require that certain personal information be kept for a specified amount of time. Where this is the case, the law will supersede this policy.
SignalChem Diagnostics vows to protect personal information with the appropriate security measures, physical safeguards, and electronic precautions. SignalChem Diagnostics maintains personal information through a combination of paper and electronic files. Where required by law or disaster recovery/business continuity policies, older records may be stored in a secure, offsite location.

Access to personal information will be authorized only for the employees and other agents of SignalChem Diagnostics who require the information to perform their job duties, and to those otherwise authorized by law.
SignalChem Diagnostics' computer and network systems are secured by complex passwords. Only authorized individuals may access secure systems and databases.
Active files are kept in locked filing cabinets.
Routers and servers connected to the Internet are protected by a firewall, and are further protected by virus attacks or "snooping" by sufficient software solutions.
Personal information is not transferred to volunteers, summer students, interns, or other non-paid staff by e-mail or any other electronic format.

Any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy can be addressed by contacting us at info@signalchemdx.com. SignalChem Diagnostics will investigate and respond to concerns about any aspect of the handling of personal information. This company will address concerns to the best of its abilities.

Privacy Policy

Intent

Guidelines

Applicability

Policy Statements

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