Privacy Policy

Privacy & Data Protection

Respect. Confidentiality. Trust.

As a provider of Executive Search, Leadership and Board Advisory Services, Novus Berg’s business has always been based on trust, confidentiality and respect for privacy.
We recognise that our role in protecting personal data is critical on behalf of our clients, candidates and all member of Novus Berg. We are committed to ensuring that all personal data shared and processed within Novus Berg is protected, private and secure, thus also providing a framework for compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and other data protection legislation.

Accountability

Novus Berg adheres to the principles and requirements of data protection and relevant national or regional legislation, including those of the European Economic Area (EEA) where the GDPR applies. We ensure that personal data is processed according to applicable lawful bases, and apply internal processes that ensure compliance with local legislation.
We ensure that our clients are aware of their roles in protecting personal data, and work with them under defined contractual terms for the sharing of personal data.

Rights of Data Subjects

Novus Berg takes the individual rights of data subjects seriously. We respect the rights of individuals including:
When required, Novus Berg obtains valid consent from data subjects for the processing of their personal data.

Data Quality & Proportionality

Novus Berg believes that holding accurate, up-to-date data is fundamental to its successful performance as a business. We only collect data that is relevant for specific purposes related to our business and do not retain data longer than necessary.

Data Security

Novus Berg takes all necessary measures to ensure the security of data we process against unlawful access or loss, including specific actions related to potential data breaches. We have policies and processes in place for safeguarding data, devices and systems. We ensure that our 3rd party vendors are aware of their roles in data protection.

International Data Transfers

Some national or regional legislation requires that international transfers of personal data must include special safeguards and mechanisms to ensure that the protection travels with the data. Notably, under the GDPR, this applies to data that is transferred from the EEA to non-EEA countries.
Novus Berg has entered into mutual Standard Contractual Clauses in order to ensure the safe and efficient flow of personal data within our organisation.