Information Security

At Partners Inc., safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information entrusted to us is a fundamental responsibility. We recognize that our clients, applicants, employees, business partners, and website visitors rely on us to handle personal and business information with professionalism, care, and accountability.

Our information security program is designed to protect sensitive information through a combination of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards that support our business operations and help us meet applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

Our Commitment to Information Security

Partners Inc. is committed to maintaining a secure business environment by implementing reasonable and appropriate security measures designed to:

• Protect confidential and personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of business records.
• Support the availability and reliability of our systems and services.
• Reduce cybersecurity risks through ongoing monitoring and improvement.
• Promote a culture of security awareness throughout our organization.

Information security is an ongoing process, and we continually evaluate our practices in response to evolving technologies, business needs, and cybersecurity risks.

Administrative Safeguards

Our information security program includes administrative controls intended to promote responsible data governance and risk management, including:

• Information security policies and procedures.
• Employee confidentiality obligations.
• Security awareness and cybersecurity training.
• Role-based access management.
• Vendor and third-party risk evaluations, where appropriate.
• Secure onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Incident response planning.
• Periodic review of internal security practices.

Access to confidential information is limited to authorized personnel who require such access to perform legitimate business functions.

Technical Safeguards

Partners Inc. employs commercially reasonable technical safeguards designed to protect our systems and information, which may include:

• Secure website communications using encryption technologies (HTTPS/TLS).
• Network and endpoint security controls.
• Authentication and access management.
• Firewalls and intrusion prevention technologies.
• Anti-malware and endpoint protection.
• Security monitoring and logging.
• Routine software maintenance and security updates.
• Data backup and recovery procedures.
• Encryption of sensitive information where appropriate.
• Multi-factor authentication for supported business systems.

Security technologies are periodically reviewed and updated as part of our ongoing cybersecurity program.

Physical Security

We maintain physical safeguards designed to protect our facilities, equipment, and information assets, which may include:

• Controlled facility access.
• Visitor management procedures.
• Secure storage of sensitive documents.
• Secure disposal of confidential records.
• Protection of computing equipment and business devices.

Protection of Personal Information

Partners Inc. collects and processes personal information only as necessary to conduct legitimate business activities, including recruiting, employment administration, staffing services, client engagement, and business operations.

We maintain reasonable safeguards designed to protect personal information throughout its lifecycle, including collection, use, storage, transmission, retention, and secure disposal.

Additional information regarding our privacy practices is available in our Privacy Policy, Applicant Privacy Notice, and California Consumer Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA).

Vendor and Third-Party Security

Partners Inc. may engage trusted third-party service providers to support our business operations.

When appropriate, we seek to work with vendors that maintain security practices consistent with the nature of the services they provide. We may evaluate service providers based on factors such as:

• Security controls.
• Confidentiality obligations.
• Applicable regulatory requirements.
• Data protection commitments.
• Business continuity capabilities.

Although we carefully select our business partners, Partners Inc. cannot guarantee the security practices of independent third-party organizations.

Employee Security Awareness

Technology alone cannot protect information.

Partners Inc. promotes a culture of cybersecurity awareness by encouraging employees to:

• Protect confidential information.
• Recognize phishing and social engineering attempts.
• Use secure passwords and authentication methods.
• Report suspected security incidents promptly.
• Follow established information security policies and procedures.

Employees with access to sensitive information are expected to uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

Incident Response

Partners Inc. maintains procedures for responding to suspected information security incidents.

When appropriate, our response efforts may include:

• Investigation and assessment of the incident.
• Containment and mitigation measures.
• System recovery.
• Coordination with technology providers.
• Notification to affected individuals or authorities when required by applicable law.
• Review of security controls to reduce the likelihood of future incidents.

Our objective is to respond promptly and responsibly while minimizing operational disruption.

Business Continuity

Partners Inc. recognizes the importance of maintaining operational resilience.

We maintain business continuity and disaster recovery practices designed to support the continuity of essential business functions in the event of unexpected operational disruptions.

These practices are periodically reviewed and updated to support organizational resilience.

Data Retention and Secure Disposal

Information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to satisfy legitimate business purposes, contractual obligations, legal requirements, and regulatory responsibilities.

When information is no longer required, Partners Inc. uses reasonable methods to securely dispose of or permanently delete records in accordance with applicable laws and internal retention policies.

Reporting Security Concerns

If you believe you have identified a security vulnerability involving our website or have concerns regarding the security of your interactions with Partners Inc., we encourage you to notify us promptly.

Please include sufficient information to help us understand and investigate the issue. We request that security concerns be reported responsibly and in good faith.

Continuous Improvement

Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, and Partners Inc. remains committed to continuously improving our information security practices.

We periodically review our policies, procedures, technologies, and operational safeguards to strengthen our security posture and support the trust placed in us by our clients, applicants, employees, and business partners.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Information Security Statement or wish to report a security concern, please contact us:

Partners Inc. appreciates the confidence placed in us by our clients, applicants, employees, and business partners. We are committed to maintaining responsible information security practices and protecting the information entrusted to our care through ongoing diligence, continuous improvement, and a strong culture of security.