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Each of us has an essential role in contributing to the success of Bausch + Lomb by safeguarding our corporate assets. We expect colleagues to protect our assets and those entrusted to us by others against loss, theft and misuse. Reasonable precautions should be taken to secure our workplaces, property and informational assets.

Each of us has an essential role in contributing to the success of Bausch + Lomb by safeguarding our corporate assets. We expect colleagues to protect our assets and those entrusted to us by others against loss, theft and misuse. Reasonable precautions should be taken to secure our workplaces, property and informational assets.

Our Expectations

  • We use company assets responsibly, efficiently and effectively.
  • We are accountable for using financial resources in a responsible manner.
  • We make proper expenditures with supporting documentation for travel expenses.
  • We ensure customer engagements are necessary for our business.
  • We only engage third parties for legitimate services.
  • We use company assets responsibly, efficiently and effectively.
  • We are accountable for using financial resources in a responsible manner.
  • We make proper expenditures with supporting documentation for travel expenses.
  • We ensure customer engagements are necessary for our business.
  • We only engage third parties for legitimate services.

Confidential Information

Confidential business information is a valuable corporate asset that must be protected by everyone. The loss of Proprietary InformationProprietary Information is non-public information we must make reasonable efforts to maintain the secrecy of, that has actual or potential economic value from its disclosure or use. would be detrimental to everyone. The unauthorized disclosure of confidential and Proprietary Information is non-public information we must make reasonable efforts to maintain the secrecy of, that has actual or potential economic value from its disclosure or use. could reduce or destroy its value, causing financial, reputational or other harm to Bausch + Lomb.

Confidential business information is a valuable corporate asset that must be protected by everyone. The loss of Proprietary InformationProprietary Information is non-public information we must make reasonable efforts to maintain the secrecy of, that has actual or potential economic value from its disclosure or use. would be detrimental to everyone. The unauthorized disclosure of confidential and Proprietary Information is non-public information we must make reasonable efforts to maintain the secrecy of, that has actual or potential economic value from its disclosure or use. could reduce or destroy its value, causing financial, reputational or other harm to Bausch + Lomb.

What are examples of Proprietary Information?

Proprietary Information can take many forms, shown in these examples:

  • Financial results, business records and colleague lists.
  • Trade secrets, patents, databases, potential acquisitions, divestitures and licenses.
  • Research or the results of any of our clinical trials.
  • Strategic business plans, new product plans, pricing decisions, marketing strategies, customer and supplier lists.

Proprietary Information can take many forms, shown in these examples:

  • Financial results, business records and colleague lists.
  • Trade secrets, patents, databases, potential acquisitions, divestitures and licenses.
  • Research or the results of any of our clinical trials.
  • Strategic business plans, new product plans, pricing decisions, marketing strategies, customer and supplier lists.

Our Expectations

  • We maintain the confidentiality of all Bausch + Lomb non-public, Proprietary Information and Intellectual Property
  • We recognize the importance of confidentiality agreements being in place prior to disclosing any sensitive corporate information.
  • We respect the confidentiality of information from our customers and suppliers.
  • We are accountable for returning all Proprietary Information in our possession when we leave our employment.
  • We protect confidential information even after our employment ends.
  • We maintain the confidentiality of all Bausch + Lomb non-public, Proprietary Information and Intellectual Property
  • We recognize the importance of confidentiality agreements being in place prior to disclosing any sensitive corporate information.
  • We respect the confidentiality of information from our customers and suppliers.
  • We are accountable for returning all Proprietary Information in our possession when we leave our employment.
  • We protect confidential information even after our employment ends.

Intellectual Property

All information, technology and other Intellectual PropertyIntellectual Property means all intellectual property rights of any kind including all patents, trademarks, service marks, logos, domain names, trade names, copyrights, trade secrets, know-how, and inventions, discoveries, ideas, databases, plans, lists and similar rights, and all registrations of, applications for, and other rights with respect to any of the above.. developed by Bausch + Lomb colleagues belongs to Bausch + Lomb and must remain with the company. We must take all reasonable steps to confirm the ownership of the Intellectual Property by Bausch + Lomb and respect the rights of third parties.

All information, technology and other Intellectual PropertyIntellectual Property means all intellectual property rights of any kind including all patents, trademarks, service marks, logos, domain names, trade names, copyrights, trade secrets, know-how, and inventions, discoveries, ideas, databases, plans, lists and similar rights, and all registrations of, applications for, and other rights with respect to any of the above.. developed by Bausch + Lomb colleagues belongs to Bausch + Lomb and must remain with the company. We must take all reasonable steps to confirm the ownership of the Intellectual Property by Bausch + Lomb and respect the rights of third parties.

We will not reproduce, distribute or alter copyrighted materials without the permission of the copyright owner or its authorized agents. Software used in connection with Bausch + Lomb’s business or installed on our information technology must be properly licensed and used only in accordance with that license.

We will not reproduce, distribute or alter copyrighted materials without the permission of the copyright owner or its authorized agents. Software used in connection with Bausch + Lomb’s business or installed on our information technology must be properly licensed and used only in accordance with that license.

Data Privacy

Processing personal information is a key component of our relationship with colleagues, customers, patients and others. We collect and maintain personal information for specific, relevant and legitimate business reasons and use it only for appropriate purposes. Our Data Privacy Program is designed to address applicable laws, regulations and principles of data privacy.

Processing personal information is a key component of our relationship with colleagues, customers, patients and others. We collect and maintain personal information for specific, relevant and legitimate business reasons and use it only for appropriate purposes. Our Data Privacy Program is designed to address applicable laws, regulations and principles of data privacy.

We respect the data privacy rights of all stakeholders. Global data privacy laws require us to safeguard this information and only use it for the purpose for which it is intended. We are accountable for the security of this data and take reasonable data security measures to ensure its safe retention.

We respect the data privacy rights of all stakeholders. Global data privacy laws require us to safeguard this information and only use it for the purpose for which it is intended. We are accountable for the security of this data and take reasonable data security measures to ensure its safe retention.

Our Expectations

    • We limit the processing of personal information to what is necessary and proportionate considering the specified business purposes.
    • We give notice to individuals before collecting personal information about how their data will be used and shared and, where needed, we obtain prior consent to use a person’s personal information reasonably.
    • We include contact information in case individuals want to exercise their privacy rights or if they have questions, inquiries or complaints.
    • We keep personal information only as long as necessary to achieve the business purpose.
    • We share personal data only with individuals, business partners and vendors who have a legitimate need for it and will commit contractually to protect it.
    • We assess new business processes and projects against data privacy and security requirements, applying a privacy-by-design approach.
    • We employ appropriate security measures to help protect collected data against breach, loss, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification.

Please see Global Data Privacy – Protection of Personal Information Policy for further information.

    • We limit the processing of personal information to what is necessary and proportionate considering the specified business purposes.
    • We give notice to individuals before collecting personal information about how their data will be used and shared and, where needed, we obtain prior consent to use a person’s personal information reasonably.
    • We include contact information in case individuals want to exercise their privacy rights or if they have questions, inquiries or complaints.
    • We keep personal information only as long as necessary to achieve the business purpose.
    • We share personal data only with individuals, business partners and vendors who have a legitimate need for it and will commit contractually to protect it.
    • We assess new business processes and projects against data privacy and security requirements, applying a privacy-by-design approach.
    • We employ appropriate security measures to help protect collected data against breach, loss, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification.

Please see Global Data Privacy – Protection of Personal Information Policy for further information.

Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence

We recognize that technologies like artificial intelligence (“AI”) supported tools and capabilities are significantly important to our business. We commit to use and build AI tools responsibly and in line with data privacy principles and applicable laws, which continue to be defined.

We recognize that technologies like artificial intelligence (“AI”) supported tools and capabilities are significantly important to our business. We commit to use and build AI tools responsibly and in line with data privacy principles and applicable laws, which continue to be defined.

Information Technology and Cybersecurity

We take reasonable and appropriate precautions to protect our information technology and data. For legitimate business purposes, we monitor the use of our information technology as necessary and required by law.

We take reasonable and appropriate precautions to protect our information technology and data. For legitimate business purposes, we monitor the use of our information technology as necessary and required by law.

Our technological equipment and systems are essential to our business operations, containing valuable corporate information, databases, research, business communication, and records. We take cybersecurity threats seriously and are dedicated to protecting our systems and data. All colleagues actively participate in safeguarding Bausch + Lomb’s data by completing required education and training, protecting user accounts, identifying and reporting malicious email messages, using only approved software and services and recognizing and reporting attempts to breach our systems.

Our technological equipment and systems are essential to our business operations, containing valuable corporate information, databases, research, business communication, and records. We take cybersecurity threats seriously and are dedicated to protecting our systems and data. All colleagues actively participate in safeguarding Bausch + Lomb’s data by completing required education and training, protecting user accounts, identifying and reporting malicious email messages, using only approved software and services and recognizing and reporting attempts to breach our systems.

Our Expectations

  • Everyone is responsible for cybersecurity and participates in initiatives designed to reduce risk within the company.
  • We ensure our data is protected whether we are working from the office or home or on portable devices or using wireless networks.
  • We all are vigilant in protecting the security of our electronic information and systems.
  • We handle sensitive information securely, whether stored, transmitted or shared.
  • We create and regularly update strong passwords and use multi-factor authentication whenever possible.
  • We report any suspected cybersecurity threats or incidents quickly to the IT Help Desk.
  • We follow security protocols when using personal devices for work purposes.
  • We ensure third party vendors comply with our security requirements when they have access to company systems or data.

Please see Information Technology Cybersecurity Program Policy for further information.

  • Everyone is responsible for cybersecurity and participates in initiatives designed to reduce risk within the company.
  • We ensure our data is protected whether we are working from the office or home or on portable devices or using wireless networks.
  • We all are vigilant in protecting the security of our electronic information and systems.
  • We handle sensitive information securely, whether stored, transmitted or shared.
  • We create and regularly update strong passwords and use multi-factor authentication whenever possible.
  • We report any suspected cybersecurity threats or incidents quickly to the IT Help Desk.
  • We follow security protocols when using personal devices for work purposes.
  • We ensure third party vendors comply with our security requirements when they have access to company systems or data.

Please see Information Technology Cybersecurity Program Policy for further information.

Records Retention

Records must be retained through their business lifecycle. The retention periods can differ depending on the type of information, purpose of the record and local legal requirements. We maintain accurate books and records, which includes following our procedures for keeping documents and data for required periods.

Records must be retained through their business lifecycle. The retention periods can differ depending on the type of information, purpose of the record and local legal requirements. We maintain accurate books and records, which includes following our procedures for keeping documents and data for required periods.

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