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INFORMATION PROTECTION STATEMENT SERVAS INTERNATIONAL
1.1 All officers of Servas International understand that all personal data concerning Servas Hosts and travelers are protected under European Union Law, including the Privacy directive, the law of Switzerland, and the laws of the hosts' and travelers' own country. Even if the individual does not reside in Europe, the European laws apply.
1.2 The transfer, or sharing of any personal data to individuals, business entities, organizations, or to websites outside Servas International is not permitted by law without the express, written permission of each Servas related person where personal data is maintained by Servas International. These data include current and non-current host lists. Such transfer also includes paper-based documents as well as any electronic means used (such as e-mail, or access to the WHALE database via internet).
1.3 All officers of Servas International including people involved in the management of the host lists may be subject to legal process or prosecution in their capacity of individuals under European Union law for transfer of personal data not authorized in accordance with 1.2 above, or the misuse of such data. Servas International as a body may also be subject to possible process and prosecution.
B.W. Grant Barnes Attorney at Law VERSION: Saturday, November 06, 2004
