1. Our Commitment
Hemerge Support Services is committed to protecting personal data in line with Ghana’s Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), and the guidance of the Data Protection Commission (DPC). As an accounting and business consulting firm, we handle sensitive client and business information, and we take our responsibilities as a data controller and data processor seriously.
2. Data Protection Principles
We aim to process personal data:
- Lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner.
- Only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes connected to our services.
- In a way that is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary.
- Accurately, and kept up to date where necessary.
- For no longer than necessary for the purposes it was collected.
- Securely, using appropriate technical and organizational measures.
3. Categories of Data We Process
In the course of our work, we may process personal and financial data belonging to clients, client employees, and business contacts, including identification details, contact information, financial records, payroll data, and statutory filing information, strictly for the purpose of delivering the services engaged.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including restricting access to client information to authorized personnel who need it to perform their role.
5. Data Subject Rights
Under Ghana’s Data Protection Act, individuals whose data we hold have rights including the right to access their data, request correction of inaccurate data, and object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
6. Data Sharing with Authorities
As part of delivering tax, payroll, and compliance services, we routinely share required information with relevant Ghanaian authorities, including the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), SSNIT, and the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC), strictly as needed to fulfill statutory obligations on behalf of our clients.
7. Contact Us
For questions about this Data Protection Policy, or to make a data subject request, contact us at hello@hemerge.com.