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Confidential Information

We protect our confidential information and in doing so, protect our competitive advantage in the marketplace.

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AT APTIV

  • We manage our confidential information with care.
  • We use our technology assets and data responsibly to protect confidential information.
  • We protect the confidential information of others, including our customers and suppliers.

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  • Protect confidential information – mishandling it can result in harm to Aptiv.
  • Watch what you say in public places (such as in elevators and restaurants and on public transportation) to ensure confidentiality is not accidentally breached.
  • Keep confidential information confidential, even if you leave Aptiv.
  • If you accidentally receive confidential information belonging to someone else, contact your supervisor or the Global Legal and Compliance Team.
  • Follow our guidelines for acceptable use of technology assets and data.

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CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Ask yourself:

Is this information not generally known outside of Aptiv?

If you answered “yes” to this question, you are dealing with confidential information. It should only be shared with those who are authorized and have a legitimate business reason for accessing it and in a way that protects our technology assets and data.

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No. It is okay for your team member to apply the general knowledge and skills learned at a previous job. But sharing information that is proprietary to a former employer would violate your coworker’s obligations, our policies and possibly the law. Your coworker has a responsibility to protect a former employer's confidential information – just as you would have a responsibility to protect Aptiv’s confidential information should you leave Aptiv.

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CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Ask yourself:

Is this information not generally known outside of Aptiv?

If you answered “yes” to this question, you are dealing with confidential information. It should only be shared with those who are authorized and have a legitimate business reason for accessing it and in a way that protects our technology assets and data.

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