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Privacy Policy Axio Research respects
individual privacy and values the confidence of its clients and clinical trial
participants. Axio strives to collect,
use, and disclose personal information in a manner consistent with the laws of
the countries in which it does business.
Axio upholds a tradition of the highest ethical standards in its
business practices. This Safe Harbor Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) sets forth
the privacy principles that Axio follows with respect to transfers of personal
information from the European Union (EU) to the United States. SAFE HARBOR The United States Department
of Commerce and the European Commission have agreed on a set of data protection
principles and frequently asked questions (the “Safe Harbor Principles”) to
enable U.S. companies to satisfy the requirement under European Union law that
adequate protection be given to personal information transferred from the EU to
the United States. Axio Research adheres to the Safe Harbor Principles. SCOPE This Safe Harbor Privacy Policy
(the "Policy") applies to all personal information received by Axio
Research in the United States from the EU, in any format including electronic,
paper or verbal. DEFINITIONS For purposes of this Policy,
the following definitions shall apply: "Client" means any
third party that Axio Research will either provide to or receive from personal
information to perform tasks on behalf of and under the instructions of said
client. "Personal
information" means any information or set of information that identifies
or could be used by or on behalf of Axio Research to identify an individual.
Personal information does not include information that is encoded or stripped
of all personal identifiable information, or that is publicly available. "Sensitive personal information" means personal
information that reveals race, ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or
philosophical beliefs, or trade union membership, or that concerns the health
or sex life of an individual. Axio
Research will also treat as sensitive personal information any information
received from a third party where that third party treats and identifies the
information as sensitive. PRIVACY PRINCIPLES NOTICE: Axio Research may
collect individual’s personal information directly from individuals or
principal investigators in the EU or may receive personal information of
individuals through our clients in the US.
Consent forms made available to participating individuals for signatures
will include information about the purposes for which their personal
information will be used, any third parties that their information may be
disclosed to, and the choices and means provided to them for limiting the use
and disclosure of their personal information.
The language used in the consent forms will be clear and conspicuous and
will be explained verbally by a member of the PI’s team allowing for any
questions or concerns by the individual to be addressed. If Axio Research receives individuals
personal information through it’s clients either in the US or EU, it will use
such information in compliance with this privacy policy. CHOICE: Axio Research will
offer individuals the opportunity to choose (opt-out) whether their personal
information is (a) to be disclosed to a third party, or (b) to be used for a
purpose other than the purpose for which it was originally collected or
subsequently authorized by the individual. For sensitive personal
information, Axio Research will give individuals the opportunity to
affirmatively and explicitly (opt-in) consent to the disclosure of the
information to a third party or the use of the information for a purpose other
than the purpose for which it was originally collected or subsequently
authorized by the individual. If Axio Research is also the
Client, we will provide individuals with reasonable mechanisms to exercise
their choices. If the Client is
separate from Axio Research, we will abide by this policy to the extent that it
does not infringe contractual obligations. DATA INTEGRITY: Axio Research
will use personal information only in ways that are compatible with the
purposes for which it was collected or subsequently authorized by the
individual. Axio Research will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal
information is relevant to its intended use, accurate, complete, and current. TRANSFERS TO AGENTS: Axio
Research will obtain assurances from its clients that they will safeguard
personal information consistently with this Policy. Where Axio Research has
knowledge that a client is using or disclosing personal information in a manner
contrary to this Policy, we will take reasonable steps to prevent or stop the
use or disclosure. ACCESS AND CORRECTION: Axio Research collects personal information solely
for the purpose of research and/or statistical purposes through our
clients. Any access or correction
requests would need to be made through the client as Axio is contracted
directly with the client. SECURITY: Axio Research will
take reasonable precautions to protect personal information in its possession
from loss, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and
destruction. ENFORCEMENT: Axio Research
will conduct compliance audits of its relevant privacy practices to verify
adherence to this Policy. Any employee that Axio Research determines is in
violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and
including termination of employment. DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Any
questions or concerns regarding the use or disclosure of personal information
should be directed to the Axio Research Privacy Office at the address given
below. Axio Research will investigate and attempt to resolve complaints and
disputes regarding use and disclosure of personal information in accordance
with the principles contained in this Policy. For complaints that cannot be
resolved between Axio Research and the complainant, Axio Research has agreed to
participate in the dispute resolution procedures of the panel established by
the European data protection authorities to resolve disputes pursuant to the
Safe Harbor Principles. CONTACT INFORMATION Axio Research Privacy Office Email:
privacyoffice@axioresearch.com CHANGES TO THIS SAFE
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EFFECTIVE DATE:03/26/2008 |
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