Data Sharing

We only share personal data with other organisations when we have a lawful basis to do so. When we share data with other organisations, we put contractual arrangements and security mechanisms in place to protect personal data and to comply with our data protection, confidentiality and security standards.

Data sharing within the Azets group of companies

Personal data held by us may be transferred to, or disclosed to, other companies in the Azets group of companies (see Appendix A) and our ultimate parent companies Hg Capital and PAI Partners. We may share personal data with other Azets companies where necessary for administrative purposes and to provide professional services to our customers.

All companies in the Azets group of companies are bound by a Data Sharing Agreement which commits them to share personal data in a secure and lawful manner that respects the rights and freedoms of data subjects.

Data sharing with other controllers

Depending upon the nature of the service being provided to you we may lawfully share personal data with other organisations. This may change from time to time, so for the latest information please refer to the following webpage.

Processors

We use specialist organisations to provide certain services, such as data hosting. These organisations (defined as processors in data protection legislation) are bound by a written contract which defines their tasks and responsibilities. Azets only employs processors that comply with data protection legislation and processors are subject to audit or certification review to ensure continuing compliance.

The processors used by Azets group companies may change from time to time, so for the latest information please refer to the following webpage.

Data sharing in the event of a sale of all or part of the business

If we were to contemplate selling all or part of the Azets business we may disclose personal data to the potential purchaser as a necessary part of a due diligence process. This would be governed by a legally binding contract that guarantees confidentiality in full compliance with data protection legislation. The contract would also bind the prospective purchaser’s professional advisers to confidentiality. The lawful basis for such disclosure is Legitimate Interest (any Special Category Personal Data would be subject to further restrictions and conditions).

Should a prospective acquisition or merger not proceed to completion the contract would oblige the prospective purchaser to erase any personal data that had been disclosed for the purpose of evaluating the potential business acquisition/merger.

If we were to conclude a sale of all or part of the Azets business personal data would be transferred as an asset in conjunction with the sale or merger (including transfers made as part of any insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings). If this were to occur you will be notified by email and/or a prominent notice on our web sites describing any change of ownership and /or use of your personal data, as well as choices you may have regarding your personal data.