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TRG Group Ethics and Integrity Policy

Introduction

TRG Group was founded in 2017 with an objective to SECURE BETTER LIVES. Through its flagship product Intellectus and various other software it develops, it pledges to maintain the utmost standards of ethics and integrity in all its operations. Our commitment to empowering Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and Civil Protection Units with advanced data management solutions is rooted in a profound respect for human rights, data privacy, and the principled use of technology. This policy delineates our dedication to ethical conduct, the safeguarding of human rights, and the responsible ingestion, processing, and management of data.

Human Rights and Data Privacy

TRG Group ensures GDPR and data privacy compliance and adherence to international data privacy standards. Our operations are driven by respect for human dignity and the protection of human rights, with a particular emphasis on the above. In light of this Intellectus is a GDPR and data privacy certified and compliant solution in regards to all aspects of data privacy and protection.

Ethical Data Management

Our data management strategies are designed to safeguard the integrity, security, and confidentiality of the data under our stewardship. We implement a comprehensive risk framework to govern ethical data use, ensuring data is utilized exclusively for its intended purposes to aid the decision-making processes of LEAs and Civil Protection Units. Our approach encompasses stringent compliance procedures, periodic ethical audits, and transparent data governance practices.

Technology and Society

TRG Group acknowledges the broader societal impacts of our technology. We commit to:

  • Serving legitimate, non-US, EU or UN-sanctioned countries in a way that enhances public safety and welfare.
  • We are evaluating the downstream, upstream, and lateral risks associated with our technology, including its effects on non-technical actors and the socio-technological ecosystem.
  • Avoiding the overhyping of technology, focusing instead on the conditional benefits technology provides when ethically managed.

Stakeholder Engagement and Transparency

Transparency and open dialogue with our stakeholders are fundamental to our ethical approach. We pledge to:

  • Engage honestly and openly with our end users, communities, and the public.
  • Provide clear and accessible information on our data practices and privacy and security measures.
  • Actively listen to and address stakeholder concerns, ensuring our technology reflects diverse interests and values.

Sale Restrictions and Safeguards

TRG Group is dedicated to implementing sale restrictions and safeguards to prevent the misuse of our technology. This includes:

  • Enhanced Know Your End User compliance procedures to guarantee responsible and ethical product use
  • Enhanced Due Diligence and Know Your Client process in regards to all the Company resellers and partners.
  • Adapting our Software to meet the budgetary and operational needs of end-users without compromising on ethical standards.
  • Continually reviewing and updating our sales and deployment practices to meet emerging ethical challenges and uphold global human rights standards.

Continuous Improvement and Accountability

We recognise that ethical standards and societal expectations are constantly evolving. TRG Group is committed to continuous improvement in our ethical practices, including:

  • Ongoing training and education for our employees on ethics and integrity.
  • Engaging openly with ethics experts, regulatory bodies, and civil society organizations.
  • Establishing a clear accountability and remediation framework for ethical lapses or breaches.

Conclusion

TRG Group is committed to cultivating an ethics and integrity culture that supports our technological innovations and business practices. We vow to consistently strive for the highest ethical standards, ensuring that our contributions to public safety and welfare are responsible, respectful, and aligned with our core values of human dignity and rights protection.

For more detailed information on our ethics procedures and practices, please refer to our Partner Manual. The Partner Manual & Code of Conduct serves as a comprehensive resource, offering in-depth insights into our commitment to ethical excellence, and outlining specific procedures in place for ensuring adherence to our ethics and integrity policy for our partners and all stakeholders in the commercial process.