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For questions regarding copyrights and permissions please contact:

HRDQ Permissions Department
Email: editorial@hrdq.com

The information, data, reports and descriptions found on this or any other HRDQ web site is provided “as is.” HRDQ disclaims any warranties, expressed or implied, regarding its accuracy or reliability, and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Where legally permissible, HRDQ accepts no liability for any injuries or damages caused by acting upon or using the content contained in its online services or publications.

Important Note!

On October 6, 2015, the European Court of Justice (“CJEU”) issued a judgment declaring as “invalid” the European Commission’s Decision 2000/520/EC of 26 July 2000 “on the adequacy of the protection provided by the safe harbour privacy principles and related frequently asked questions issued by the US Department of Commerce.”

We understand that the United States and the European Commission are currently working toward a negotiated solution to replace the Safe Harbor agreement. In the present rapidly changing environment, the Department of Commerce has stated that it will continue to administer the Safe Harbor program, including processing submissions for self-certification to the Safe Harbor Framework. Accordingly, BBB EU Safe Harbor will continue to offer dispute resolution services for privacy complaints from EU consumers, for new or renewing program participants who wish to acquire or maintain current self-certifications stating their ongoing adherence to the Safe Harbor privacy principles with respect to the personal data of EU citizens.

On October 16, the Article 29 Data Protection Working Party (“Article 29 WP”), an EU advisory body on data protection including representatives of the national data protection authorities (“DPAs”), issued a press release, stating its view that data transfers from the European Union to the Unites States under the Safe Harbor Decision after the CJEU judgment are unlawful; and noting that DPAs will take action, potentially including coordinated enforcement actions, if by the end of January 2016 no appropriate solution with the U.S. authorities is found. It also noted that in the meantime, individual DPAs may investigate in particular cases and exercise their powers to protect individuals, for instance, in case of a complaint.

If you have questions regarding how the CJEU judgement will affect your business, please contact the Department of Commerce, the appropriate European national data protection authority, or legal counsel. BBB EU Safe Harbor cannot provide legal guidance with respect to any business’s current or future data transfers from the EU to the United States.

US-EU and US-Swiss Safe Harbor Policy

HRDQ complies with the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework and the U.S.-Swiss Safe Harbor Framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of personal information from European Union member countries and Switzerland.  HRDQ has certified that it adheres to the Safe Harbor Privacy Principles of notice, choice, onward transfer, security, data integrity, access, and enforcement.  To learn more about the Safe Harbor program, and to view the Organization, Design and Development (HRDQ’s) certification, please visit http://www.export.gov/safeharbor/

HRDQ is not responsible for the privacy or security of web sites to which the HRDQ assessment center may link or for those of any downstream linkages

HRDQ Assessment Center Privacy Statement (Updated May 11, 2026)

When you use the HRDQ Assessment Center, we may collect personal information (name and corporate email address) solely to provide assessment-related services. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in compliance with applicable US and EU privacy laws.

Specifically, HRDQ will:

• Use your personal information only for the purpose for which it was collected.
• Notify you promptly in the event of a data breach that affects your personal information.
• Honor your rights to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, or to limit how it is used. Contact us using the information below.
• Share your data only with authorized vendors when necessary to deliver our assessment services. We do not sell, give away, or otherwise share your data with unaffiliated third parties.
• Disclose personal information if required by law, including in response to lawful requests from public authorities for national security or law enforcement purposes.
• Take reasonable technical and administrative steps to protect your data. See the Security section below for details.

Confidentiality and Security

HRDQ protects personal information using a combination of technical, contractual, administrative, and physical safeguards — including firewalls, SSL encryption, password authentication, and physical security controls. To request a copy of our current Security Policy, please contact us.

Cookies

The HRDQ Assessment Center uses session-only cookies to support site functionality. These cookies are automatically deleted when your session ends and are not used to track you across other websites.

External Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. HRDQ is not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourages you to review their policies independently.

EU–US Data Privacy Framework

HRDQ participates in the EU–US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) as set forth by the US Department of Commerce. We have certified that we adhere to the DPF Principles governing the collection, use, and retention of personal information from European Union member countries. If there is any conflict between this Privacy Statement and the DPF Principles, the DPF Principles shall govern. To learn more or view our certification, please visit www.dataprivacyframework.gov.

EU individuals with privacy inquiries or complaints should first contact HRDQ at support@hrdq.com.

If your complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact our designated alternative dispute resolution provider. Under limited circumstances, binding arbitration may also be available. HRDQ is subject to the investigatory and enforcement powers of the US Federal Trade Commission.

Swiss–US Data Privacy Framework

HRDQ also participates in the Swiss–US Data Privacy Framework (Swiss DPF) as set forth by the US Department of Commerce. We have certified that we adhere to the Swiss DPF Principles for personal information received from Switzerland. If there is any conflict between this Privacy Statement and the Swiss DPF Principles, the Swiss DPF Principles shall govern. To learn more, please visit www.dataprivacyframework.gov.

Swiss individuals with privacy inquiries or complaints should first contact HRDQ at support@hrdq.com.

Unresolved complaints may be referred to an independent dispute resolution provider. Please contact us for details.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Statement or to exercise your data rights, contact us at support@hrdq.com or 800-633-4533.