Our approach to data protection and privacy

Across its various divisions, ASSA ABLOY is committed to operating in compliance with data protection laws globally. The EU General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") requires us to respect principles of fairness, accountability and transparency in the processing of personal data.

ASSA ABLOY adopts a focused, structural and systemic approach to data protection and privacy. Our globally applicable ASSA ABLOY Data Protection Compliance Program was developed to protect the integrity of the personal data of our employees, customers and partners around the world. ASSA ABLOY has dedicated resources throughout the Group, constantly focused on compliance with data protection laws in force globally, including the GDPR.

We store personal data securely using equipment that operates in accordance with recognized security standards. In cases where the rights of individuals are at risk, we conduct impact assessments in accordance with our standard methodology.

We are aware of how data laws are constantly evolving. ASSA ABLOY has invested significant resources in raising awareness and implementing targeted training courses for its Data Protection Compliance Program. We constantly monitor the latest data protection developments to ensure that our policies, processes and procedures are relevant and compliant.

We are committed to ensuring good data governance and investing in long-term data reliability and security.