We are serious about protecting your data. To protect private and corporate data, the UAC Team employs firewalls, encryption, secure servers, and restricted access procedures. Every system is checked for unusual activity, and our staff is regularly trained in data protection. Your trust is our top priority, and we make sure that all physical and digital documents are stored in settings that adhere to international security standards.
2. Adherence to the Law
The UK GDPR and Data Protection Act, among other applicable data protection legislation, are completely complied with by our data handling procedures. To make sure that all policies and procedures adhere to national and international compliance standards, we collaborate closely with legal experts. Any revisions to the law are swiftly incorporated into our systems and operations, and regular audits are carried out to confirm compliance.
3. Confidentiality and Access Control
Sensitive information is only accessible by authorized persons. To further emphasize data accountability, all staff members sign confidentiality agreements and go through background investigations. To stop unwanted data disclosure, system access is password-protected and role-based. To protect accounts and make sure there is no illegal access, we employ session monitoring and multi-factor authentication, safeguarding client and business data.
4. Identification and Reaction to Breach
We have strong incident response protocols in place in case of a data breach, even with our preventive efforts. Tools for breach detection built into our systems notify us instantly of any questionable activity. We take prompt action in the event of a breach, looking into the source, resolving the problem, and notifying the parties involved as needed. Our protocol for responding is
Data Preservation
1. The Reason for Preserving Data
We only keep customer information to satisfy our legal and business requirements. This entails keeping correct financial records, settling conflicts, and delivering continuous utility services. Retention guarantees that we can provide historical use evaluations and reminders for contract renewals. Better customer service, continuity, and regulatory compliance are made possible by keeping this data. We carefully consider what information is essential and do not keep more than is needed.
2. Duration of Retention
After a service agreement expires, we normally keep business and personal data for a maximum of seven years. This time frame complies with financial and legal recordkeeping regulations. Your data is securely anonymized or erased after the retention term is over. We shall keep data for as long as is required if disputes or unresolved transactions call for a longer time. Customers are always welcome to inquire about the status of their data retention.
3. Archival and Data Review
To make sure that recorded data is still essential, current, and relevant, audits are carried out on a regular basis. Our retention policy determines whether to archive or delete outdated records. Secure systems with limited access are used for archiving, guaranteeing that only individuals with permission can access the data. Data that has been archived is safely discarded if it becomes outdated. This systematic review lowers hazards associated with data and minimizes superfluous storage.
4. Safe Disposal Methods
We securely dispose of data at the conclusion of the retention period by adhering to industry best practices. Professional data-wiping tools are used to permanently erase digital records, while approved services are used to shred physical documents. We guarantee
