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AMS data protection policy
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AMS’ Data Protection Policy

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AMS Data Privacy Statements

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3rd party assurance policy

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Supplier code of conduct

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Ethical Business Policies

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DEIB Overview

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AMS Annual DEIB Report

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Modern Slavery Statement

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AMS Prevention of Fraud, Bribery and Corruption

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AMS Annual Sustainability Report

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AMS Environmental Statement

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AMS Carbon Reduction plan

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Information and data security

Access management and encryption
Infrastructure security
Logging and monitoring
Penetration testing
Change management

Information and Data Security

AMS protects our clients’ confidential data against unauthorized access and unauthorized disclosure of information.

Organisation & Governance

AMS as an organisation has dedicated InfoSec and Data Protection functions, with policies and guidelines that are aligned with best practices in the field and GDPR laws. This shows our dedication as an organization to ensure our staff is trained properly and the best practices in these fields are incorporated into our processes.

Background Checks

AMS carry out background screening checks on all staff prior to employment commencing to protect AMS and our clients against unnecessary risks. We have a commitment to engage honest and trustworthy people and background screening is an essential measure to mitigate the risk of engaging an individual who could cause harm or loss to AMS and our clients through unlawful, malicious or negligent activity. AMS has its own minimum criteria which all employees must pass. We also carry out enhanced screening as required to meet the contractual obligations of our clients. We partner with experts in this field in order to carry out the checks as efficiently as possible and with minimum disruption to candidates and staff. Local legislation and regulations will vary the extent to which some checks can be carried out in each country. AMS personnel undergo a standard background (or equivalent) check. These adhere to the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Background checks include (where local laws allow) :
• Identity check
• Employment History
• Highest education check
• Credit history
• Criminal Record
• Global Sanctions Check

Training & Awareness

Regular, mandatory training is deployed to all AMS staff around Information Security Policies and Data Security & Protection, to increase the awareness of the continuously evolving security threats and how to keep the work (and home) environment secure.

Access Management & Encryption

AMS uses Microsoft Azure as their primary hosting provider. Azure works with with best industry standards for data encryption both in transit and at rest, and it is FIPS 140-2 compliant. Azure Active Directory groups handle access controls, reducing the risk of unauthorized data access. The following controls are in place:
• Single Sign-On (SSO) & Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in place
• Principle of least privilege, with additional monitoring for privileged access accounts
• PAM in place
• Hardening principles - no default settings in place
• TLS1.2 at a minimum
• AES-256 bit ecnryption
• Bitlocker in place

Infrastructure Security

At a glance, AMS infrastructure, major security controls include:
• Firewall management
• Secure configuration
• Access control
• Encryption
• Malware protection (EDR)
• Patch management
• Continuous vulnerability management
• Backup management
• 24*7 SOC
AMS security controls are also aligned to CIS18 controls. An Information Security Management System ISMS is in place, as well as a managed Security Operations Center. AMS works with enterprise SOC2/3 compliant providers, with focus on threat detection and prevention. The network security protocols include distributed denial-of-service protection, firewall capabilities, and network segmentation. Microsoft Azure operates in line with industry best practices, providing due diligence and compliance with local regulations as well as Client requirements (ISO27001 and ISO27017 accredited and periodically audited via SOC 2 T2 reports). The AMS Cloud framework is aligned to the NCSC 14 cloud security principles.

Segregation of Data

Data is set in a separate, dedicated Azure SQL Database (AES-256 bit encrypted), which prevents unwanted mingling and ensuring the physical separation of data within the deployment. Any data extracted and stored for purposes beyond the recruitment process outsourcing, such as further analysis or reporting it is rendered anonymous and all personally identifiable information (PII) is removed. This extra measure reinforces the preservation of user privacy. Deployments run in an environment, separate from other accounts.

Logging & monitoring

AMS have an MSSP security operations centre that monitors and alerts on potential suspicious activity. Our 24*7 SOC is using various dashboards within the SIEM solution and alerts have different severity levels assigned to allow prioritization. Suspicious events or correlated events are raised as incident and investigated by the SOC. We store security logs for 12 months, where core applications are monitored and core logs are captured centrally via the SIEM. The SIEM that automatically applies event correlation and alerts on Use Cases, leveraging the Mitre ATT&CK framework. This then follows our incident response process.

Continuous Vulnerability Management

AMS has a continuous vulnerability management process in place. Internal scans run daily, external scans run monthly, and the results are presented in a Power BI dashboard. There are no live assets excluded from the scanning scope. The scan reports back on all OS and applications which are installed on the device. The vulnerabilities are prioritised based on severity (CVSS 3.1 scoring). SOC, IT Support and Information Security teams will analyse the report and assigns problem tasks to fix, reconfigure, or otherwise mitigate reported vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities are all categorised, prioritised based on severity and then managed up to closure (via workarounds, full solution remediation etc.). The remediation process has specific time targets, based on criticality.

Penetration Testing

AMS conduct annual pen testing which is performed by accredited suppliers. The scope of the pen testing includes AMS locations, Cloud environments and critical applications or web services.

Software Development Cycle (SDLC)

AMS follows the ISO27001 SDLC methodology, as well as taking into account the OWASP top 10 recommendations. Separate environments exist for development, testing and production with key approval gateways between environments. Key gating, initial contact, project initiation, project setup, sprint planning, BA, Dev, Test, Demo lessons learnt, solution release, support preparation, support, handover to support. Ongoing release management is handled by DevOps within our Azure environment - all releases go through this process and has business, tech, security approval.

Change management

AMS has a Change Management process in place for the control, commitment and authorisation of Change Requests (CR) to deliver a Change in new or existing environments or services. This is managed and authorised through the Change Advisory Board (CAB). The Change Management process applies to requests for change to the systems, software, hardware and services identified - installs, moves, additions and changes to the infrastructure and any software changes, across the whole service lifecycle. Changes are tested prior to Go Live, to ensure there will not be impact to the business.

Incident Response

In the unlikely event of a data breach, AMS has a cyber incident response plan in place. This plan outlines the communication strategy, investigation procedure, and mitigation measures to be taken in such scenarios.

Physical Security

As part of our ISO27001 we get annually audited on our physical security. In a normal year in the office, we do random, spot checks in the office (e.g. adhering to the clear desk policy, disposing of confidential information properly, printer papers, visitors escorted etc.). Our offices are access controlled with the use of proximity access card and centralized access control system that is managed by AMS or the landlord of the building; this would vary depending on a location. LAN cables are not available within the hot desk or reception parts of the office. The building security is monitored 24/7 and include security guards, CCTV system, alarms etc. depending on a location. Access to comms room or other secure areas are limited to authorized personnel only. Comms rooms would include lockable racks that would be managed and access by IT support or office management team only.

Business Continuity Planning

In the unlikely event of a disaster, AMS has a crisis management plan in place.
Backup procedures and failover strategies have also been implemented to ensure the application's continuous operation and rapid recovery (e.g. our hosting data centres have a 6 minute failover time). These mechanisms are part of AMS’s comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity strategy.

Risk management

AMS has committed to a global risk management programme, aligned to ISO31000 that involves:
• Implementation of a risk management function that will have as its core objective to drive risk management into the operational processes of the company – to embed risk management in our culture.
• Implementation of a formal risk management and assessment methodology that allows freedom for the business to operate and control to ensure that any risk mitigation is balanced.
• Implementation and operation of formal risk registers, operated by the staff themselves. Review and update of the risk management activity to ensure its continuing suitability to meet AMS’s needs. The Senior Manager Information Security and Risk ensures significant risks are monitored and escalated to the Risk and Compliance Committee which includes Senior and Board representation.

Privacy

Data protection policy
Privacy impact assessments (PIA)
Data protection impact assessments (DPIA)
Records of processing activity
Breach management and notification

Privacy

At AMS, we are committed to respecting and protecting the integrity, security, and privacy of all individuals we work with, including our colleagues, clients, candidates, suppliers, and everyone else who interacts with AMS. Our Privacy Office ensures a comprehensive and robust approach to global data protection and privacy, acting as a trusted advisor for AMS and its clients.

Objectives of the Privacy Office

The AMS Privacy Office is dedicated to:
• Ensuring Compliance: We observe and comply with all applicable laws and regulations in every country we do business in whenever collecting, using, maintaining, disclosing, or disposing of personal data.
• Setting Standards: The Privacy Office is accountable for the AMS Privacy Policy, setting the standards for the privacy of personal data, including data of AMS employees, client employees, prospective candidates, and other third-party data subjects where the data is processed by AMS.
• Advising and Monitoring: Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) informs and advises AMS as a data controller and/or data processor on matters relating to data privacy, monitors compliance with legislation, and conducts training and awareness for AMS staff.

Policies and Procedures

To achieve our privacy objectives, AMS has developed a range of policies, procedures, and internal rules, including:
• Data Protection Policy This policy outlines our commitment to protecting personal data and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
These assessments help us identify and mitigate privacy risks in our projects and processes.
• Records of Processing Activity We maintain detailed records of our data processing activities to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Breach Management and Notification We have procedures in place to manage and report data breaches promptly and effectively.
• Supplier Engagement We work closely with our suppliers to ensure they adhere to our privacy standards and comply with relevant legislation.

High-Level Overview of Privacy Controls

AMS applies a variety of controls to deliver privacy compliance, including:
• Risk and Compliance Committee: This committee oversees the implementation of privacy controls and ensures that AMS is prepared for any regulatory changes.
• Training and Awareness: We conduct regular training sessions for our staff to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities and the importance of data protection.
• Audit and Risk Assessments: We conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Technology and Innovation: We invest in technology that helps us deliver privacy compliance, including tools for monitoring and reporting.
• Third-Party Assurance: We enhance our third-party assurance processes to ensure that our partners and suppliers comply with our privacy standards.
By implementing these policies, procedures, and controls, AMS is committed to delivering market-leading privacy management and ensuring the protection of personal data for all our stakeholders.

Responsible artificial intelligence

AI policy
AI risk assessments
Incident management
Training and awareness
AMS ethical AI in talent acquisition board

AI Risk Governance

We are dedicated to ensuring the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) across our organization. Our AI Risk Governance framework is designed to manage and mitigate the risks associated with AI, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and aligning with our commitment to ethical AI practices.

Objectives of the AI Risk Governance Office

The AMS AI Risk Governance Office aims to:
• Promote Human-Centric AI: Support the business in promoting the uptake of human-centric and trustworthy AI in line with the AMS strategy.
• Demonstrate Robust Compliance: Enable AMS to demonstrate to clients that we have a robust and compliant approach to the use, procurement, deployment, and development of AI.
• Manage AI Risks: Ensure that AMS can effectively manage the risks associated with AI, including surveillance, identification, data aggregation, and other high-risk activities.

Policies and Procedures
To achieve our AI risk governance objectives, AMS has established a comprehensive set of policies and procedures, including:
• AI Risk Assessments: Regular risk assessments are conducted to identify and mitigate potential AI-related risks. These assessments are integrated with our data protection risk assessments to ensure a holistic approach.
• Incident Management: We have procedures in place to manage AI-related incidents, integrating them with our existing security and incident management processes.
• Training and Awareness: AMS provides compliance-based AI training and promotes AI literacy to ensure that all users of high-risk AI have sufficient knowledge to use it effectively and mitigate risks.

High-Level Overview of AI Risk Controls

AMS applies a variety of controls to deliver AI risk governance, including:
• AI Risk Committee
This committee oversees the implementation of AI risk governance processes and procedures, ensuring that all AI activities are compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
• Third-Party Assurance
We review and monitor vendors' AI risks within the third-party assurance process, ensuring that they comply with AMS AI policies and relevant laws.
• AI Inventory Management
We maintain an up-to-date AI inventory, using the content to generate insights and better manage AI-related risks.
• Regulatory Monitoring
AMS continuously monitors AI laws and regulations to ensure compliance and proactively implement necessary changes.
• Technology and Innovation
We leverage technology to support record-keeping and adherence to AI governance processes.
By implementing these policies, procedures, and controls, AMS is committed to being a trusted partner in AI risk governance, ensuring that our practices not only meet but exceed industry standards.

AMS Ethical AI in Talent Acquisition Board

AMS has brought together a group of independent experts, drawn from the worlds of business, academia and not-for-profit, to provide thought leadership and expert guidance on the ethical application of AI in talent acquisition. This collective leadership has led to an industry-first charter for the use of AI in Talent.

Disaster recovery and business continuity

Aligned with ISO 22301
Risk assessments
Best practice training
Ongoing testing
Emergency management teams

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

AMS operates a resilience strategy that aligns with ISO 22301. We conduct risk assessments across our operations and ensure we put in place relevant disaster recovery plans and procedures to recover services in the event of unforeseen incidents. We provide training to our teams to ensure best practices are adopted throughout the business. We conduct an ongoing cycle of business continuity tests to re-enforce our plans and procedures with our teams. This is supported through location-based emergency management teams with a crisis management team providing global oversight. We aim for zero business disruption and protecting your data is our priority. At AMS, we implement robust recovery protocols following with documented recovery objectives. Our multi-tiered approach provides rapid business resilience during any critical event.

AMS Disaster Recovery Policy and Plan are available to our Clients upon request

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG)

Sustainability and the environment
Ethical business policies
Fraud, bribery and corruption
Modern slavery
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG)

AMS has a strong history of corporate social responsibility and continues to enable business success and progress future careers. We value our reputation for reliable, integral, ethical and legally compliant business practices in all countries we operate in, along with the importance of protecting our people and our planet. We have a responsibility to our clients, partners, communities and ourselves to conduct our business with the highest level of diligence. We hold ourselves accountable to our progress, delivering updates to our key stakeholders.

Across AMS, we focus our activities on the six United Nations Sustainable Development Goals where we believe we can have most impact: gender equality; reduced inequalities; decent work and economic growth; good health and wellbeing; affordable and clean energy and climate action

We recognise that through our recruitment programmes we are in a unique position to support our clients with delivering on their own social value priorities. We greatly value the importance of providing opportunities for our people and understand the influence we, via our team of 8,000 colleagues, can have on our clients, candidates and suppliers.

Enabling our teams’ personal development is critical to AMS. We support volunteering opportunities, social mobility initiatives and frequently engage our people to understand programmes that are most important to them and their local communities.

Sustainability and the Environment

AMS recognises that as a global company, our activities have an impact on the environment. Our efforts to protect the planet are deeply interconnected with the well-being of our people, as we recognise that a sustainable environment is the foundation of a thriving, resilient workforce.

AMS Sustainability

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AMS Annual Sustainability Report

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AMS Environmental Statement

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AMS Carbon Reduction plan

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Ethical Business Policies

At AMS, we value our reputation for reliability, integrity, and ethical and legally compliant business practices in all countries we operate in. We have a responsibility to our clients, partners, communities, and ourselves to conduct our business with the highest level of integrity and ethics. To support these commitments, AMS operates a range of policies that guide all employees to better understand our values, behaviours, responsibilities, and standards of ethical business conduct that all AMS employees are expected to demonstrate in their roles both at work and in any situation where they act as representatives of AMS. They are designed to provide a reference of standards in delivering our services to clients and to ensure compliance with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.

Fraud, Bribery and Corruption

At AMS, we value our reputation for reliability, integrity, and ethical and legally compliant business practices in all countries we operate in. We recognise that over and above any financial damage suffered, fraud, bribery and corruption may reflect adversely on our reputation and run counter to our values and corporate culture. As such, the fight against any acts of fraud, bribery and corruption is endorsed and supported at the most senior level within AMS.
We have a zero-tolerance attitude to criminal breaches of business practices within our business and our supply chain and will report them to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.
We are committed to maintaining the highest level of ethical standards in the conduct of our business affairs by establishing and promoting a corporate culture where we prevent, detect and report all acts of fraud, bribery and corruption. We have established relevant policies and procedures and training for our employees to follow

DEIB Overview

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Annual DEIB Report

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Modern Slavery Statement

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Third party suppliers

Third party assurance policy
Supplier code of conduct
Third party due diligence
Records and reporting

Third Party Suppliers

AMS operates a responsible procurement approach when engaging with Third Parties, in line with AMS Procurement Policy and Third-Party Assurance Policy We are committed to partnering with strategic suppliers that align with our sustainability goals and have established sustainability programmes in place. AMS is committed to creating a level playing field for all suppliers and recognises the importance of supplier diversity in promoting economic growth, innovation and social responsibility. We will strive to include diverse suppliers in our procurement processes and actively seek out opportunities to do so.

Third Party Assurance Policy

AMS’ have established a Third-Party Assurance framework which enables AMS to apply necessary due diligence for the suppliers we wish to engage with, with a view to mitigating risk to AMS and AMS Clients.

AMS recognise that relationships with our third parties are fundamental to our ability to maintain operations and offer products and services to our employees and clients. AMS 3rd Party Assurance Policy formally defines this framework, roles and responsibilities, and scope of our 3rd Party Risk Management program.

Supplier code of conduct

AMS’ Supplier Code of Conduct sets out values, behaviours, responsibilities, and standards of ethical business conduct that all suppliers working with AMS are expected to follow. It applies to all suppliers providing products and services to AMS and their own supply chains.

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