Robust systems to safeguard data confidentiality and intellectual property.
At Symbol Discovery Ltd, intellectual property (IP) is surrounded by four layers of protection: philosophical, cultural, technological and physical. Together, they give our partners the highest level of confidence that their proprietary information is secure with us.
Philosophical
- We collaborate, not compete: Business at Symbol Discovery Ltd is service based, with no competing interest
- We have no internal programs: We neither undertake our own discovery programs, nor have stake in IP assets of other companies
Cultural
- Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and code of conduct: All employees are required to sign an NDA, and abide by a code of conduct that emphasizes the importance of IP protection
- Training: Every employee receives regular training on IP and data integrity
- NDA renewal: The NDA is renewed annually, serving as a yearly reminder of the Symbol Discovery Ltd desired code of conduct
Technological
- Forcepoint data leak prevention: To minimize human-centric risk with visibility and control wherever the data resides
- Mobile data management (MDM) solution: To eliminate data leaks through smart mobile devices
- Highly secure datacenter: Automated systems and backups to ensure data integrity
- Electronic lab notebooks (ELNs): Symbol Discovery Ltd designed and/or customer recommended ELNs to ensure minimal information present on paper, thereby protecting IP and improving data integrity
Physical
- Access controlled laboratories: To enable authorized entry of people and goods specified for the collaboration
- Mobile-free zones: Enforcement of pre-designated mobile-free zones, such as laboratories, to minimize risk to structural or other information