Thank you for visiting the Asurint web site. In furtherance of our commitment to the privacy of our customers and individuals who visit this site, we have implemented and abide by the following Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, its implementation, or general questions about our practices, please contact us at: Asurint Compliance Team [email protected] 1-800-906-2034 PO Box 14730 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 Last updated June 2017.
The following Privacy Policy is designed to meet the requirements of the EU-US Privacy Shield program, and addresses situations where personal data is transferred to and from the European Union (EU) and the United States (US). Asurint self-certifies compliance with the EU-US Privacy Shield as established by the United States Department of Commerce. Asurint’s self-certification may be located by visiting the Privacy Shield website at https://www.privacyshield.gov.
As a background screening provider, Asurint collects personal data as necessary to fulfill the services requested by our clients who are employers. Personal data may include information such as name, contact information (phone, email address, etc.), date of birth, employment and education history, motor vehicle records, credit history and government identification number. Asurint complies with all applicable law when collecting and processing this information, including adhering to the principles of the EU-US Privacy Shield program as it applies to personal data received from individuals in the EU. Any personal data collected by Asurint will be used to prepare a Consumer Report (also referred to as a background report or background check) in connection with your employment application, volunteer application, contractor relationship, etc. as requested by our customers. (Note: Asurint is not involved in the hiring or eligibility determination process for our customers). If you have any inquiries or complaints, you may contact Asurint using the contact information supplied at the end of this Privacy Policy. Asurint will only disclose personal information collected under the terms of the Privacy Policy to the employer, volunteer agency, etc., that the individual has specifically authorized to receive the information, or to third-parties who assist in providing the requested services (see “Accountability for Onward Transfer” section for additional information). Asurint may also disclose personal data if we have a good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) protect and defend the rights, property or safety of Asurint, employees, other users of this Site, or the public; (b) enforce the terms and conditions that apply to use of this Site; (c) as required by a legally valid request from a competent governmental authority; or (d) respond to claims that any content violates the rights of third-parties. We may also disclose Personal Information as we deem necessary to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request.
Like many companies, we may use cookies on this Site. Cookies are pieces of information shared between your web browser and a website. Use of cookies enables a faster and easier experience for the user. There are different kinds of cookies with different functions:
Session cookies: these are only stored on your computer during your web session. They are automatically deleted when the browser is closed. They usually store an anonymous session ID allowing you to browse a website without having to log in to each page. They do not collect any information from your computer.
Persistent cookies: a persistent cookie is one stored as a file on your computer, and it remains there when you close your web browser. The cookie can be read by the website that created it when you visit that website again.
First-party cookies: the function of this type of cookie is to retain your preferences for a particular website for the entity that owns that website. They are stored and sent between Asurint’s servers and your computer’s hard drive. They are not used for anything other than for personalization as set by you. These cookies may be either Session or Persistent cookies.
Third-party cookies: the function of this type of cookie is to retain your interaction with a particular website for an entity that does not own that website. They are stored and sent between the Third-party’s server and your computer’s hard drive. These cookies are usually Persistent cookies.
Except as described in this Privacy Policy, we do not use third-party cookies on our Sites. This Site does use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage for Asurint and its affiliates. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. The major browsers have attempted to implement the draft “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) standard of the World Wide Web Consortium (“W3C”) in their latest releases. As this standard has not been finalized, Asurint’s Sites are not compatible with DNT and so do not recognize DNT settings.
Individuals may contact the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy if they would like to opt out of their personal data being used for a purpose that is materially different than the purpose for which the personal data is originally collected. For sensitive information (i.e., personal information specifying medical or health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership or information specifying the sex life of the individual), we will obtain your express (i.e., opt in) consent to use this information for a purpose other than why the personal data was originally collected. Asurint does not routinely collect or need to collect sensitive information in order to perform our services. Note: opting out does not mean Asurint destroys the information as we retain personal data in accordance with applicable law.
During the course of fulfilling the requested services (i.e., preparation of the consumer report), Asurint may transfer information to third parties, such as government agencies and/or subcontractors. Subcontractors are contractually obligated to ensure the security and confidentiality of any personal data supplied to them, and to ensure they will provide the same level of protection as the Privacy Shield Principles including notifying Asurint if they believe they can no longer meet this obligation. If this notification from a subcontractor occurs, Asurint will take reasonable and appropriate steps to stop and remediate unauthorized processing. Asurint remains liable for onward transfers to third parties for the purpose of fulfilling the request services.
Asurint has put in place administrative, procedural and technical safeguards designed to protect personal data from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction. For example, personal data is encrypted while being transmitted and at rest, and access to information is granted on a privileged permission basis and is only available where needed in conjunction with the services being rendered.
Asurint collects and processes personal data as outlined previously in this Privacy Policy. Asurint takes reasonable steps to ensure that personal data is reliable for its intended use, accurate, complete, and current. Individuals who believe their personal data is no longer complete or accurate may contact Asurint at the contact information supplied below. Asurint will adhere to the Privacy Shield Principles for as long as we retain personal data collected under this Privacy Policy. Asurint retains data as long as needed to fulfill the purpose for which the data was collected.
Individuals have a right to access their personal data, and may also direct Asurint to limit the use and disclosure of their personal data to only the parties authorized to receive such information, with the understanding that we may still disclose personal data if required and as outlined above. Individuals may contact Asurint using the contact information provided to request, in writing, access to the personal data maintained about him/her. Additionally, individuals have the right to correct, amend or delete personal data that is inaccurate, or that has been processed in violation of the Principles, except where the burden or expense of providing access would be disproportionate to the risks to the individual’s privacy in the case in question, or where the rights of the persons other than the individual would be violated.
Asurint has robust mechanisms in place to ensure compliance with the Principles and encourages individuals to use the contact information below to contact us if it is believed we are non-compliant with these Principles. Additionally, Asurint has selected JAMS (Mediation, Arbitration and ADR services) as its independent dispute resolution provider which may be contacted to file a complaint if you feel your concerns have not been properly addressed: https://www.jamsadr.com/eu-us-privacy-shield. Asurint is also subject to the investigatory and enforcement powers of the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Asurint is obligated to arbitrate claims and follow the terms as set forth in Annex I, provided that an individual has invoked binding arbitration by delivering notice to Asurint and following the procedures and subject to conditions set forth in Annex I. Contact Information For questions or complaints related to the EU-US Privacy Shield Privacy Policy, please contact Asurint at: E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 800-906-1674 Address: Asurint, ATTN: Privacy Department, P.O. Box 14730, Cleveland, OH 44114 Last revised April 2018. Note: this Privacy Policy may be updated and/or amended from time to time, consistent with the requirements of the EU-US Privacy Shield Principles.
The following Privacy Policy is designed to meet the requirements of the Swiss-US Privacy Shield program, and addresses situations where personal data is transferred to and from Switzerland and the United States (US). Asurint self-certifies compliance with the Swiss-US Privacy Shield as established by the United States Department of Commerce. Asurint’s self-certification may be located by visiting the Privacy Shield website at https://www.privacyshield.gov.
As a background screening provider, Asurint collects personal data as necessary to fulfill the services requested by our clients who are employers. Personal data may include information such as name, contact information (phone, email address, etc.), date of birth, employment and education history, motor vehicle records, credit history and government identification number. Asurint complies with all applicable law when collecting and processing this information, including adhering to the principles of the Swiss-US Privacy Shield program as it applies to personal data received from individuals in Switzerland. Any personal data collected by Asurint will be used to prepare a Consumer Report (also referred to as a background report or background check) in connection with your employment application, volunteer application, contractor relationship, etc. as requested by our customers. (Note: Asurint is not involved in the hiring or eligibility determination process for our customers). If you have any inquiries or complaints, you may contact Asurint using the contact information supplied at the end of this Privacy Policy. Asurint will only disclose personal information collected under the terms of the Privacy Policy to the employer, volunteer agency, etc., that the individual has specifically authorized to receive the information, or to third-parties who assist in providing the requested services (see “Accountability for Onward Transfer” section for additional information). Asurint may also disclose personal data if we have a good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) protect and defend the rights, property or safety of Asurint, employees, other users of this Site, or the public; (b) enforce the terms and conditions that apply to use of this Site; (c) as required by a legally valid request from a competent governmental authority; or (d) respond to claims that any content violates the rights of third-parties. We may also disclose Personal Information as we deem necessary to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request.
Asurint has robust mechanisms in place to ensure compliance with the Principles and encourages individuals to use the contact information below to contact us if it is believed we are non-compliant with these Principles. Additionally, Asurint has selected JAMS (Mediation, Arbitration and ADR services) as its independent dispute resolution provider which may be contacted to file a complaint if you feel your concerns have not been properly addressed: https://www.jamsadr.com/eu-us-privacy-shield. Asurint is also subject to the investigatory and enforcement powers of the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Asurint is obligated to arbitrate claims and follow the terms as set forth in Annex I, provided that an individual has invoked binding arbitration by delivering notice to Asurint and following the procedures and subject to conditions set forth in Annex I. Contact Information For questions or complaints related to the Swiss-US Privacy Shield Privacy Policy, please contact Asurint at: E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 800-906-1674 Address: Asurint, ATTN: Privacy Department, P.O. Box 14730, Cleveland, OH 44114 Last revised April 2018. Note: this Privacy Policy may be updated and/or amended from time to time, consistent with the requirements of the Swiss-US Privacy Shield Principles.