How does IBM SPSS comply with the European Union Data Protection Act?
IBM SPSS maintains an ongoing commitment to the protection of personal data and to ensuring the privacy of those who provide personal information to IBM SPSS IBM SPSS often hosts surveys and collects information on behalf of its clients. As a member of the Council of American Survey Research Organizations (CASRO), IBM SPSS abides by the CASRO Code of Standards and Ethics for Survey Research, which includes extensive provisions for the protection of respondent privacy. In the course of performing services for clients, however, IBM SPSS does not assume ownership of collected information. Rather, IBM SPSS collects and handles this information as prescribed by the client company, which may itself be subject to applicable data protection laws. IBM SPSS will make reasonable efforts to accommodate client needs for adequate levels of data confidentiality and security. These efforts may be specified by prior agreement between IBM SPSS and the client.
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