Other Covered Entities
Industries
- Energy
- Electricity Infrastructure
- Energy
- Renewable Energy
- Equipment and Machinery
- Process Controls
Participation
EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Framework: Active
Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Framework: Active
Purpose of Data Collection
ABB Inc. and the following subsidiaries (and no others), ABB Power Electronics, Inc. ABB Treasury Center (USA), Inc., Cylon Energy Inc., ABB Installation Products Inc. and Industrial Connections and Solutions LLC (collectively referred to hereinafter as “ABB”), receive information from its parent corporation and affiliates in the EU, EEA and Switzerland concerning prospective, current and former employees, consultants, contractors and job applicants (“Human Resources Data”). ABB processes Human Resources Data for the purposes that include (a) identifying, selecting, maintaining, managing, and administering its workforce; (b) ensuring the safety, security, and protection of ABB’s employees, other workers and visitors, and ABB’s resources and assets; (c) internal business processes and management; and (d) crime/fraud detection and prevention, security, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. ABB also receives Personal Data pertaining to customers, prospects, partners, vendors, and suppliers of ABB and its Parent Corporation and affiliates in the EU, EEA, and Switzerland (“Business Contact Data”). Business Contact Data is typically limited to name, business title, and contact information such as business postal address, email address, and telephone number. ABB collects, transfers and uses Business Contact Data for marketing and sales, the provision of products and services, partner and supply chain management, and legal compliance. When ABB receives Human Resources Data, Business Contact Data and Customer Data its parent corporation and affiliates in the EU, EEA, and Switzerland, ABB will use and disclose such Personal Data in accordance with the notices provided by such entities and the choices made by the individuals to whom it relates.
Privacy Policy
HR and Non-HR Data
This US-EU Privacy Shield & Swiss-US Privacy Shield Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) applies to the following entities: ◾ABB Inc. ◾Cylon Energy Inc. ◾ABB Treasury Center (USA), Inc. ◾ABB Power Electornics Inc. ◾ABB Installation Products Inc. Industrial Connections and Solutions LLC These entities are collectively referred to hereinafter as “ABB.” The Policy sets forth the data privacy principles followed by ABB in connection with the transfer and protection of Personal Data received by ABB from its parent corporation, affiliates, and customers located in the European Union (“EU”), the European Economic Area (“EEA”), and Switzerland.
The Policy sets forth the data privacy principles followed by ABB in connection with the transfer and protection of Personal Data received by ABB from its parent corporation, affiliates, and customers located in the European Economic Area (“EEA”), UK and Switzerland. ABB complies with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and the Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of Personal Data from the EEA, UK and Switzerland, respectively. ABB has certified to the U.S. Department of Commerce that it adheres to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework Principles and Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework Principles, is committed to subjecting all Personal Data received in reliance on the respective Framework to the Framework’s applicable Principles. This Policy is to be applied consistent with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework Principles and the Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework Principles. If there is any conflict between the terms in this Policy and the applicable Framework Principles, the Framework Principles as applicable shall govern. This updated policy will be found at this link once approved.
Verification Method
Self-Assessment
Dispute Resolution
Questions or Complaints?
If you have a question or complaint regarding the covered data, please contact ABB Inc. at:
Sr. Legal Counsel - EL
Cary, North Carolina 27511
Privacy Shield organizations must respond within 45 days of receiving a complaint.
If you have not received a timely or satisfactory response from ABB Inc. to your question or complaint, please contact the independent recourse mechanism listed below
NON-HR RECOURSE MECHANISM
Appropriate statutory body with jurisdiction to investigate any claims against ABB Inc. regarding possible unfair or deceptive practices and violations of laws or regulations covering privacy Federal Trade Commission