Unicon Achieves Privacy Shield Framework Certification and Demonstrates Commitment to International Data Protection and Privacy Standards

GILBERT, Ariz., Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Unicon, Inc., a leading provider of education technology consulting and digital services, announces that it has achieved Privacy Shield Framework certification. The Privacy Shield Framework is an international initiative that facilitates data exchange between the European Union (EU), Switzerland, and the United States by providing a mechanism for complying with specific requirements for transferring personal data. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration.

To become certified, Unicon has made a public commitment to comply with the Framework's requirements, which are based on a strict application of data protection principles by participant companies. Privacy Shield participants must limit personal information to the information relevant for the purposes of processing, inform individuals of their rights with respect to their personal data, comply with accepted data retention principles, and adhere to specific restrictions around transferring personal information to a third party, as well as other requirements.

"We've made it our goal to meet or exceed the strictest form of protection related to privacy and security needs for our customers," said Linda Feng, Chief Privacy Officer, Unicon, Inc. "Achieving Privacy Shield certification allows us to validate our existing processes. It also demonstrates Unicon's awareness of the importance of international data security issues and a corporate commitment to data security and privacy."

About Unicon
Unicon is a leading provider of education technology consulting and digital services. Institutions and corporations leverage Unicon's domain expertise in online program content development and enablement as well as technology disciplines including identity and access management (IAM), learning analytics/student success, standards-based integration, portals, content lifecycle, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Unicon's depth of experience in designing, building, integrating, operating, and supporting learning content, assessment, and institutional systems ensures that the right skills and technologies are applied to every engagement. Unicon is a Contributing Member of IMS Global Learning Consortium, a Commercial Affiliate of the Apereo Foundation, a Trust and Identity Solution Provider in the Internet2 Industry Program, an Industry Member of Internet2, an InCommon Participant, an Instructure Certified Partner, an Okta Premier Solution Provider, and a GSA Industry Partner and Schedule 70 Contract Holder. Unicon is also an AWS Partner Network (APN) Advanced Consulting Partner, has achieved the AWS Education Competency, and is a member of the AWS Public Sector Partner Program. For more information, visit: https://www.unicon.net.

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