Sustainability Report 2021 19 Sustainability Report 2021 19 We maintain a privacy policy that describes our procedures regarding the collection, use, storage and disclosure of information collected through these channels, and a dedicated email address to streamline questions, concerns and reporting issues around privacy. In 2021, we began a full overhaul and expansion of our policies and procedures to adapt to evolving global privacy laws, including China’s Personal Information Protection Law. We also launched a technology platform to semi-automate the creation and maintenance of records of personal data processing activities and a map of personal data in our systems. Throughout the year, we conducted instructor-led virtual trainings on compliance policies and practices, targeted to: > Roles and responsibilities related to new and updated privacy laws > Human Resources, Information Technology and other functions that process high volumes of personal data > Regional compliance committees, including their most senior country leadership We anticipate rolling out global required trainings for all employees by summer 2022. Applied Materials respects the privacy of all individuals with whom we communicate and interact , whether directly or via our software or website. Personal Data Privacy INTRODUCTION PURPOSE Corporate Governance Ethics & Compliance Public Policy Data & IP Security Personal Data Privacy Community Impact PEOPLE PLANET PROGRESS
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