Data Protection & Privacy Policy
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
Personal data that we collect from you will only be used for the intended purpose(s) stated and / or communicated to you at the time that the personal data is collected. In addition, we may use the personal data that we have collected about you for the following purposes:
- Providing professional services to you;
- Sending you updates, materials and communications regarding the professional services rendered by BDO Singapore;
- Sending you information on seminars and conferences conducted by BDO Singapore;
- Responding to, processing and handling your queries, feedback and suggestions;
- Meeting or complying with any applicable laws, regulations or professional standards issued by any legal or regulatory bodies in Singapore;
- Verifying your identity, processing payments as well as managing our administrative and business operations;
- Managing the security of our premises, facilities and technology infrastructure;
- All other purposes related to our business.
- If you are seeking employment or any other appointment with BDO Singapore or other members of the BDO network, we may use the personal data that we have collected from you for the following purposes:
- Processing and assessing your application;
- Performing background checks;
- Verifying your credentials and qualifications as well as obtaining employment references;
- Responding to any queries posed to us; and
- All other purposes related to the process of employment or appointment.
BDO Singapore may process and / or transfer such personal data to other members of the BDO network and / or BDO’s subcontractors (which may be located in other territories) for the purposes of (i) providing professional services; (ii) maintaining BDO’s operations or client relationship management system; (iii) quality and risk management reviews, or (iv) providing you with information about BDO and / or BDO’s range of services.
Where your personal data is to be used for a different purpose and / or shared with a third party in a situation not mentioned above, we will seek your consent before proceeding to use and / or share your personal data.
It is BDO Singapore’s policy to avoid collecting excessive and / or irrelevant personal data. BDO Singapore does not collect and / or compile personal data for the purpose of sale to outside parties.
4.1 Sensitive Data
While the PDPA does not have a distinct classification of sensitive data, the GDPR defines the following as special categories of personal data: racial or ethnic origin; political opinions; religious or philosophical beliefs; trade-union membership; genetic data; biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person; data concerning one’s health or sex life; and sexual orientation.
Where applicable under the GDPR, we will only process special categories of data upon obtaining your explicit consent, except under certain circumstances listed in Article 9 of the GDPR such as matters relating to employment, social security and social protection; protection of vital interests; personal data made public by you; for legal claims; or for reasons of substantial public interest.