GDPR Compliance Statement

1. Our Commitment to GDPR

Esidi Benda is committed to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and protecting the privacy rights of individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA) and beyond. This statement outlines how we meet our obligations under GDPR.

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing communications)
• Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you (e.g., enrollment in our programs)
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your rights

3. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

3.1 Right to Access

You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge a reasonable fee for additional copies requested.

3.2 Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

3.3 Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.

3.4 Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal data under certain conditions.

3.5 Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request transfer of your personal data to another organization or directly to you in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

3.6 Right to Object

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain circumstances, including processing for direct marketing purposes.

3.7 Rights Related to Automated Decision Making

You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produce legal effects or similarly significantly affect you.

4. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: GDPR Request - [Specify Right]

We will respond to your request within one month. In complex cases, we may extend this period by two additional months and will inform you of any such extension.

5. Data Protection Principles

We adhere to the following data protection principles:

• Lawfulness, Fairness, Transparency: We process data lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner
• Purpose Limitation: We collect data for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes only
• Data Minimization: We collect only data that is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary
• Accuracy: We keep personal data accurate and up to date
• Storage Limitation: We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected
• Integrity and Confidentiality: We process data securely with appropriate technical and organizational measures
• Accountability: We demonstrate compliance with GDPR principles

6. Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response and breach notification procedures

7. International Data Transfers

When we transfer personal data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions confirming adequate protection in the recipient country
• Binding Corporate Rules where applicable

8. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you without undue delay. We will also notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

9. Data Protection Officer

Our Data Protection Officer oversees compliance with GDPR and can be reached at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 152 Beach Road, Gateway East Building, Level 14, Unit 03, Singapore 189721

10. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the EU member state of your residence, workplace, or where an alleged infringement occurred. For Singapore-based matters, you may contact the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC).

11. Third-Party Processors

We work only with third-party processors who provide sufficient guarantees of GDPR compliance. All processors are bound by data processing agreements that ensure appropriate security and confidentiality measures.

12. Children's Data

We do not knowingly process personal data of individuals under 16 years of age without parental consent, in accordance with GDPR requirements.

13. Changes to This Statement

We may update this GDPR Compliance Statement periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated through our website and, where appropriate, via email.

14. Contact Information

For questions about our GDPR compliance or data protection practices:

Esidi Benda
Data Protection Officer
152 Beach Road, Gateway East Building
Level 14, Unit 03
Singapore 189721
Email: [email protected]