Bellevue, Wash., Jan. 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Limeade is now on the list of companies self-certified to the Privacy Shield. As an employee engagement company, Limeade has a long-standing commitment to data privacy and data security because it handles company, employee and other critical data every day. With this certification, Limeade is expanding its support of companies investing in the well-being and engagement of global workforces by adhering to Privacy Shield principles and controls when processing personal data.
The Privacy Shield framework is administered by the International Trade Administration within the U.S. Department of Commerce and meets the requirements established by the European Commission to better safeguard the transfer of personal data and information between the EU and the U.S. The certification signifies compliance with the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Frameworks, which includes stronger data protection obligations, formal redress for individuals, and rigorous controls.
“Privacy and protection of personal information is paramount for enterprises and their people. We recognize the need for our policies to align with international best practices and global data protection laws,” said Limeade Data Protection Officer and Vice President of Legal Faye Ricci. “Limeade values its global customers and our Privacy Shield certification is part of our ongoing commitment to build trust with companies and their workforces by keeping their information protected and confidential.”
To read Limeade’s Privacy Policy, click here. To view Limeade’s EU-US Privacy Shield Framework certification and Swiss-US Privacy Shield Framework certification, click here. For more information about the Privacy Shield, see the U.S. Department of Commerce's Privacy Shield website located at: https://www.privacyshield.gov.
About Limeade
Limeade is an employee engagement platform that builds great places to work by improving well-being and strengthening workplace culture. Limeade integrates well-being, engagement and social recognition software into one seamless experience that brings workplace culture to life and inspires a strong connection between employees and companies. With Limeade, employees reconnect to what motivates them at work, which boosts engagement and gives companies the business results they want. Recognized for its own award-winning culture, Limeade is helping the world’s best companies change the way they work. To learn more, visit www.limeade.com.
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