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This notice should be read in conjunction with the Overview
Legal Claims and Risk Management
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What processing activities do you undertake that include my personal information?We use your personal information in connection with our legal rights and obligations.This includes taking steps to enforce or defend any legal claims made by, against or otherwise involving you.However, it also includes complying with lawful requests by public authorities (including without limitation to meet national security or law enforcement requirements), discovery requests, or where otherwise required or permitted by applicable laws, court orders, government regulations, or regulatory authorities (including without limitation data protection, tax and employment), whether within or outside your country.This will also include investigations into security or compliance concerns, as appropriate.
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What categories of personal information are included in these processing activities?We may process any personal information held on you in connection with this activity. This includes Identity Information, Contact Information and Business Information.Depending on the claims and risk, this may include special categories of personal information or criminal record information.
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What is the reason for these processing activities?We carry out these activities in order to defend against legal claims and comply with legal requirements and obligations that we are subject to.
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What are the legal grounds you rely on to carry these out?This processing is necessary for the compliance with legal obligations to which the Company is subject.This processing is also necessary for the purpose of the legitimate interests pursued by the Company.(See “What are the legal grounds for processing personal information?” in the Overview section.)
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What are the 'legitimate interests' referred to above?The Company considers that it has a legitimate interest in ensuring that it complies with all legal requirements placed on it, whether those are EU obligations or non-EU obligations.It wishes to maintain its reputation as a good corporate citizen and to act appropriately in all the countries in which it does business. This includes cooperating with authorities and government bodies. Indeed, the Company is required to comply with laws and regulations in those countries in which it does business and to require otherwise would lead to conflicts of laws issues.In addition, the Company considers that it has a legitimate interest in protecting its organisation from breaches of legal obligations owed to it and to defend itself from litigation. This is needed to ensure that the Company’s legal interests and rights are managed appropriately.
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As this processing may include special categories of personal information or information relating to my criminal record, in addition to the above, what are the additional legal grounds you rely on to justify this processing?The processing is needed for legal claims.This processing is necessary for substantial public interests.(See “What are the legal grounds for processing special category personal information?” in the Overview section.)
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To the extent that you did not get this personal information from me, how did you collect this information?Some of the information processed in these activities may be generated by the Company (see “Where do you get my personal information from?” in the Overview section).In addition, we may work with external advisers and authorities to carry out this activity. We may receive information from other sources as set out in this Notice (see “Where do you get my personal information from?” in the Overview section).
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Who do you share this personal information with?Your personal information is shared internally, as set out in this Notice (see “When do you share my personal information with others?” in the Overview section). This would usually include Legal, Security and your business contact.In addition, some of your personal information will be shared externally with regulatory or governmental authorities or legal advisers as needed and as otherwise set out in this Notice (see “When do you share my personal information with others?” in the Overview section).