Confidentiality & Data Protection
Securing our clients’ and business partners’ proprietary and confidential information is a top priority. Our Confidentiality and Data Protection Policy is a board-approved framework that sets forth stringent measures to ensure that all data shared with us is managed responsibly, securely, and in full compliance with international standards and regulations.
ATS is committed to upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and data protection across all our business operations. Whether handling technical specifications, proprietary designs, or sensitive business data, we have established robust controls to ensure that information is processed and stored safely, with access restricted to authorized personnel only. Our internal policies and procedures are aligned with industry-specific standards such as ASA-100 and AS9120, demonstrating our adherence to best practices in data security and quality assurance.
Key Principles of Our Confidentiality and Data Protection Policy:
1. Integrity and Confidentiality:
We employ rigorous technical and organizational measures to safeguard the integrity of all proprietary, personal, and confidential information. Access to such data is carefully managed, and we maintain secure storage systems that protect against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
2. Compliance with Legal and Industry Standards:
Our Policy ensures that ATS complies with all applicable data protection regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act, and local data protection laws in the regions where we operate. We go beyond legal requirements by adhering to the stringent standards set forth by our industry certifications.
3. Data Minimization and Purpose Limitation:
ATS collects and processes only the data necessary to fulfill our contractual and business obligations. We apply strict data minimization principles to ensure that no excess or unnecessary information is retained, and we limit the use of such data to its intended and lawful purposes.
4. Secure Data Handling and Retention:
We maintain clear guidelines on data retention and disposal to ensure that information is kept only as long as needed for business or regulatory purposes. Once the retention period expires or the data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or disposed of in accordance with our internal procedures.
5. Transparency and Accountability:
ATS operates with complete transparency in our data handling practices. Our employees are trained and regularly updated on the importance of data protection and are held accountable for complying with the standards defined in our Policy.
6. Proprietary Data and Intellectual Property Protection:
We recognize the importance of protecting the intellectual property and proprietary information of our clients and partners. Our Policy includes specific provisions for safeguarding technical documentation, trade secrets, and proprietary designs shared with ATS, ensuring they remain secure throughout our collaboration.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement and Compliance
By maintaining a secure environment for confidential and proprietary information, ATS reinforces its commitment to being a trusted partner in the aviation industry. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of data protection that safeguards the interests of our clients and partners at every stage of our operations.
For more information about our data protection practices or to discuss how we can protect your proprietary information, please contact our Compliance Department.
