Overview
IT Consortium is one of Africa’s leading financial services technology solutions provider. Our mission is simple: To provide innovative systems that bring obvious value to our patrons. We adapt technology to create systems that provide clear competitive advantages to our customers. At IT Consortium, we strictly adhere to high ethical standards and exhibit pure dedication to excellence in all operational aspects. This privacy policy tells you what to expect IT Consortium to do with your personal information when you make contact with us or use one of our services.
1. How we get our information
1.1 The information you provide
We get our information from the data you provide when you access or come onboard our products and services. Also, when you contact us through any of our support platforms for inquiry or assistance.
1.2 Through third parties
We may receive information about you from other sources that we engage to provide verification services as applicable by law and directives on Anti – Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism and Know Your Customer. We may also access your information from Public sources such as government
agencies platforms.
2. How your data is protected
Our products and services are developed and provided with your security and privacy in mind. We endeavour to secure and protect your personal information by the use of encryption and other security measures in place. Additionally, we implement periodical security updates to ensure that our security infrastructures are in compliance with reasonable industry standards.
ITC maintains data protection and incident response policies and procedures in order to deal with incidents concerning Personal Data such as; accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, Personal Data transmitted, stored or otherwise processed.
We are certified under ISO/IEC 27001, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and the Ghana Data Protection Commission and we ensure compliance with the requirements of these standards.
3. How your data is Used
Your data is used;
To provide you with the required services
Respond to your questions or requests
Prevent, detect and manage risk against money laundering and fraud.
Provide information for investigations by law enforcement or regulatory bodies.
Verify your identity and the information you provide as part of ITC’s KYC requirement.
Maintain a current list of records
4. Sharing your information
IT Consortium does not trade or sell the personal data we access with anyone. Also, we will not share or disclose your Personal Data with a third party without your consent. We may disclose Personal Data to law enforcement in accordance and compliance with applicable law for legal processing.
5. Child Usage Policy
IT Consortium does not sell products for purchase by children. We provide services for children with adult supervision. If you are under 18, you may use IT Consortium Services only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
6. Your data protection rights
● Right to give and withdraw consent
● Right to request for access to your personal information
● Right to amend your personal information
● Right to prevent processing of your personal information.
● Rights to freedom from automated decision making
● Right to prevent processing of personal data for direct marketing purpose
● Right to seek compensation through the courts
● Right to complain to the Data Protection Commission
● Right to data portability
7. Data Protection Supervisor’s contact details
IT Consortium’s Data Protection Supervisor is Mr. Ato Yawson; he is also the Head of the Compliance unit and the Money Laundering Reporting Officer. You can contact him at dps@itconsortiumgh.com.
Further, you can reach IT Consortium’s Data Protection Supervisor here;
No. 3 Gem Street
Adjiringanor
+233302543040
8. Changes to this privacy notice
IT Consortium may update this privacy policy when the need arises. All changes to this privacy policy are version controlled, we will provide notice of all changes as well as the revised policy on our website. Periodic checks of this Privacy Policy on our website is encouraged to be informed on any changes.