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Globalization Partners Certified Under Privacy ShieldBOSTON, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Globalization Partners, a Global Expansion Platform renowned for its Global Employer of Record that helps companies quickly expand into more than 150 countries without the hassle of setting up overseas branch offices, today announces it has received certification from the United States government under the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Frameworks. Privacy Shield certification is crucial for United States-based companies doing business in the European Economic Area (EEA), and absolutely necessary to protect clients in operating around the globe. Globalization Partners is the first, and currently the only, Global Employer of Record with Privacy Shield Framework certification for Human Resources data. (Click here for a list of participating organizations according to Privacy Shield's official website). EEA member nations recognize companies with Privacy Shield certification as being able to provide "adequate" data privacy protection, a requirement for the transfer of personal data outside of the EEA under the Data Protection Directives currently in place. The certification is part of Globalization Partners' compliance initiatives under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), an extreme tightening of the laws related to data privacy in the EU and beyond. "Our Privacy Shield certification is a momentous event for Globalization Partners yet," said Globalization Partners CEO Nicole Sahin. "This important certification is a testament to our efforts in striving to be the most compliant Global Employer of Record in operation today. This is absolutely crucial for our clients. We knowour clients rely on us and have always believed in building a world-class business. This is a hallmark of our quest for continued excellence." The certification, according to Privacy Shield, "provides a number of important benefits to U.S.-based organizations, as well as their partners in Europe." These benefits include (from Privacy Shield website):
Click here to view Globalization Partners' Privacy Shield documentation. Click here to learn more about Privacy Shield at their website. About Privacy Shield Framework About Globalization Partners Contact: Bret Silverberg View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/globalization-partners-certified-under-privacy-shield-300709653.html SOURCE Globalization Partners |