Colt Technology Services is the only communications provider in the world to have GDPR-compliant Binding Corporate Rules

Colt Technology Services is the only telecom provider in the world with binding corporate rules compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

By Joey Domasia

Colt Technology Services announces that it has received Formal approval of Binding Company Rules (BCRs) from the European Data Protection Board (EFPB). This currently makes Colt one of the fewer than ten companies globally with EFPB-certified controller and processor BCRs, and the only data and voice communications provider globally to have received a GDPR-compliant BCR, giving customers peace of mind that the company is focused On security and protection of their data.

The data protection policies of approved BCRs that EU companies use to transfer personal data outside the EU within their group can be found on the EFPB website. These rules follow all General Data Protection principles, and are legally binding on every company within the group.

Colt General Counsel Carolyn Griffin Payne said: “Customers are increasingly asking questions about our data protection and security posture, and European Data Protection Council-approved BCRs have set our policies very clearly. We are unique in the marketplace to achieve this special seal. By agreeing to protect data, under a strict new GDPR as both controller and processor, so customers who work with Colt have peace of mind about their data.As part of our social contract, we really care about keeping customer data safe, which is why we can offer the most Networks are the safest and best data protection guarantee in the world.”

Recently, IBS Intelligence reported that Colt Technology Services recently announced that it is expanding its capital market offerings into Latin America, giving clients from the USA, Europe and APAC low-cost and efficient access to B3 – one of the world’s largest financial markets. Infrastructure companies and the largest in the region – via Colt PrizmNet.