Accenture Privacy Statement

Implications

• Accenture maintains high standards for data security, including ISO27001 certification.
• Accenture collects a wide range of personal data from employees, clients, and website users.
• Personal data may be shared with third parties, including service providers and governmental authorities.
• Data collected includes personal details, contact information, commercial information, and more.
• Sensitive data, such as health information and biometric data, may be collected with consent.
• Users have the right to access, rectify, and request the deletion of their personal data.
• Accenture uses cookies and other tracking technologies on its websites.
• Personal data may be transferred internationally within Accenture's global network.
• Accenture provides detailed information on how personal data is used for marketing purposes.
• Accenture uses AI to support communication and enhance user experience.
• Personal data may be used for targeted advertising and social listening.
• Accenture has a global Client Data Protection program to safeguard client information.
• Accenture collects data directly from users and indirectly through third parties.
• Personal data may be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill legal and contractual obligations.
• Users can opt out of marketing communications and the sale of personal information.
• Accenture may use personal data for content creation and production activities.
• Personal data may be shared in the event of a corporate transaction, such as a merger or sale.
• Accenture provides specific privacy statements for California and Texas residents.
• Accenture uses customer relationship management (CRM) databases for marketing efforts.
• Personal data may be used for ethnographic videography and social media monitoring.
• Accenture offers financial incentives for the collection, sale, or deletion of personal information.
• Accenture's privacy statement is regularly updated to reflect changes in data handling practices.
• Personal data may be used for research and market analysis without explicit consent.
• Accenture allows users to manage their data preferences through the Accenture Preference Center.
• Accenture collects data from various sources, including public websites and social media.
• Accenture may collect sensitive data for recruitment purposes, including criminal records and trade union membership.
• Users can contact Accenture's Data Privacy Officer to exercise their data rights.
• Accenture uses AI to generate content and insights during communications.
• Personal data may be used for monitoring user activity on Accenture's systems and websites.
• Accenture provides transparency on data processing activities and user rights.
• Accenture may collect geolocation data in some circumstances.
• Personal data may be used for profiling and analytics to improve business performance.
• Accenture ensures data transfers comply with applicable data privacy laws and standards.
• Accenture collects data for various purposes, including contractual and employment relationships.
• Accenture may use personal data for social listening to monitor public sentiment on social media.
• Users can opt out of the sale of their personal information through a dedicated link.
• Accenture processes personal data in connection with content creation and production activities.
• Personal data may be used for targeted marketing emails and push notifications.
• Accenture provides a detailed privacy statement for California and Texas residents, outlining their specific rights.
• Accenture uses cookies to analyze website effectiveness and improve user experience.
• Personal data may be shared with third-party marketing agencies for business purposes.
• Accenture offers users the ability to manage their contact and data preferences.
• Accenture collects data from various sources, including employees, contractors, and public authorities.
• Personal data may be retained for extended periods to comply with legal obligations.
• Accenture provides options for users to exercise their data rights, including access and deletion requests.

Data Collection

• IP address
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Name
• Pronoun
• Physical address
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Age
• Place of birth
• Commercial information (e.g., history and records of products/services obtained)
• Social media handle
• Browser/web history data
• Mobile device information
• Social media content
• Analytics and profiles
• Voice-enabled services data
• Health/medical information
• Biometric information
• Photographs and images/footage
• Professional or employment-related information
• System and application access data
• Geolocation data
• Accenture alumni related information
• Recruitment/employment information
• Education information
• Financial information for payroll/benefits purposes
• Talent management information
• Immigration documentation
• Diversity-related information
• Assessment information

Things to watch out for

• Personal data may be shared with third parties, including governmental authorities.
• Sensitive data, such as health and biometric information, may be collected with consent.
• Personal data may be used for targeted advertising and social listening.
• Data may be transferred internationally within Accenture's global network.
• Personal data may be retained for extended periods to fulfill legal obligations.
• Personal data may be used for profiling and analytics without explicit consent.

FAQs

What types of personal data does Accenture collect?

Accenture collects a wide range of personal data, including IP address, email address, phone number, name, pronoun, physical address, gender, date of birth, age, place of birth, commercial information, social media handle, browser/web history data, mobile device information, social media content, analytics and profiles, voice-enabled services data, health/medical information, biometric information, photographs and images/footage, professional or employment-related information, system and application access data, geolocation data, Accenture alumni related information, recruitment/employment information, education information, financial information for payroll/benefits purposes, talent management information, immigration documentation, diversity-related information, and assessment information.

How does Accenture use my personal data?

Accenture uses personal data for various purposes, including managing contractual and employment relationships, facilitating communication, operating and managing business operations, complying with legal requirements, monitoring system usage, conducting research and market analysis, improving website security and functionality, undertaking data analytics, marketing products and services, and content creation/production activities.

Can I opt out of the sale of my personal information?

Yes, you can opt out of the sale of your personal information through a dedicated link provided by Accenture. Additionally, you can manage your contact and data preferences through the Accenture Preference Center.