Confidential Information, Privacy and Maintenance of Business records Confidential information concerning the Company, including technical, strategic or financial information, commercial arrangements or intellectual property, must not be disclosed or misused to obtain a personal benefit or a benefit for another person. Employees must:


	use confidential information solely for purposes of their duties as Accent employees;

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		preserve the confidentiality of confidential information, and ensure that it is not disclosed, except on a need-to-know and confidential basis, to other employees of the Group, or other authorised recipients on a confidential basis; and
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		not use or modify any confidential information for their own or a third party's interest or benefit. Obligations with respect to confidentiality and privacy, whether it be with respect to personal information, information about suppliers or confidential information concerning the Company, continue after an employee has left the Group.
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	The Company is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of information we come across in our dealings with customers, suppliers and other third parties. It is the responsibility of all employees that information is kept secure. This includes not sharing private or confidential information with other employees, unless they need it to perform their work at Accent.


	Confidential information should not be shared with those outside of Accent, unless authorised or required by law. The Company is committed to complying with government legislation governing privacy of personal information obtained by its businesses, and protecting and safeguarding the privacy of people who deal with the Company. All Group personnel must accurately and rigorously maintain all records relating to the Company’s business and operations to ensure compliance with legal obligations as well as to preserve documents of importance for business reasons.