Validdo: Privacy and Trust as the Foundation

Validdo is built on the principles of privacy and trust. Organizations and individuals worldwide rely on us to collect, verify, and protect the background and identity data of millions of people. As a data controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we are acutely aware of this responsibility. We must earn and maintain this trust to operate our business effectively.

Purpose of this Privacy Statement

At Validdo, we place great importance on protecting personal data. This privacy statement explains how we handle the personal data of all parties involved. It outlines your rights and our obligations under the GDPR and other applicable privacy laws.

By using our services or website, you consent to the data processing practices described in this privacy statement.

Who Does This Privacy Statement Apply To?

How we use your personal data depends on the purpose for which we hold it. We may process your personal data for more than one reason. In this privacy statement, we use the following terms to describe our relationships with different individuals:

• As a Participant (Article 6(1)(a) and (b) GDPR): When we perform services for our Client to:
  • Screen your background or identity
  • Send e-learning programs or simulations Your explicit consent is required before we process your data.
• As a Website Visitor (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): When you visit one of our publicly available websites. This processing is based on our legitimate interest in website optimization and security.
• As a Client (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR): When you use our services as an individual or on behalf of an organization to:
  • Obtain background or identity information about yourself or another person
  • Purchase e-learning programs or simulations This processing is necessary for the performance of our agreement.
• As a Prospect (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): When we believe you may wish to become our Client based on:
  • Your job function
  • The nature of your organization
  • Your online behavior
  • Direct contact with us This processing is based on our legitimate interest in business development.
• As a Source (Article 6(1)(a), (b), (c), and (f) GDPR): When we request information from you about someone’s background or identity, for example, to:
  • Verify someone’s previous employment
  • Provide a reference
  • Act as a witness for a form Additionally, when we obtain information from your database to verify someone’s background, we consider you a source.
• As an Employee (Article 6(1)(b) and (c) GDPR): When you:
  • Work for Validdo as an employee, contractor, vendor, or volunteer
  • Apply for a position with us
  • Have previously worked for or through us

Who is Validdo and What Do We Do?

Validdo provides screening services through which we verify Participant data in areas such as:

• Identity verification
• Address verification
• Criminal background checks
• Anti-money laundering (AML) checks
• Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) checks