Darktrace Business Code of Conduct
Darktrace Business Code of Conduct
Darktrace Business Code of Conduct
DARKTRACE GROUP CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT
1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
This Code of Business Conduct has been developed for the purpose of protecting human rights,
promoting fair employment conditions, safe working conditions, responsible management of
environmental issues, respect human life and high ethical standards.
This Code of Business Conduct is designed to deter wrong‐doing and to promote:
1. honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of
interest between personal and professional relationships;
2. fair, full, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that the
Darktrace Group files with the authorities (e.g., Companies House, HMRC, Financial Conduct
Authority, London Stock Exchange) and in other public communications made by the
Darktrace Group;
3. compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations;
4. prompt internal reporting of violations of the Code to an appropriate person or persons
identified in the Code; and
5. accountability for adherence to the Code.
It is not possible to enumerate all of the situations which could result in an actual or apparent violation
of this policy. However, the following areas are of particular concern to Darktrace with respect to the
ethical conduct of the Darktrace Group’s business. These principles must be interpreted using good
judgment and common sense. Employees and officers are encouraged to discuss questions or
concerns relating to this Code of Business Conduct with their supervisors or other members of
management, while directors should direct their questions and concerns to the Chairman.
In addition to compliance with relevant laws, regulations and standards in all of the countries which
Darktrace Group operates, all Darktrace Group entities, companies, employees, contractors and
services providers shall comply with the Code of Conduct even if it stipulates a higher standard than
required by national laws or regulations.
Darktrace Group requires any party that contributes to Darktrace Group services or other business
activities including suppliers, subcontractors and service providers (“Suppliers”) to comply with the
Code of Conduct, and to verify compliance by providing required information and allowing visits at
Supplier’s location.
Darktrace Group supports the United Nations Global Compact initiative. In order to make clear to
employees, Suppliers, customers and other stakeholders, the Code of Business Conduct is based on
the Global Compact´s ten principles and shall be publicly available. Darktrace Group is also committed
to implement the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights throughout our
business operations.
Privacy and security are important elements in services delivered by Darktrace Group, and we align
our services and business processes to ensure that human rights aspects of privacy and security are
respected throughout the operations of our services.
2. APPLICATION
The Code of Business Conduct shall be applied throughout the Darktrace Group´s operations and
services worldwide, as well as by Darktrace Group´s Suppliers through contractual agreement.
3. DARKTRACE GROUP CODE OF CONDUCT – SUPPLIER SUPPLEMENT
The Code of Business Conduct is applicable to all Darktrace Group operations and to Suppliers.
3.1. Compliance
Darktrace Group requires the Supplier and its subcontractors to comply with the Code Business
Conduct, or equivalent standards which may request higher standards than required by applicable
laws.
Upon request, a Supplier must, by way of providing information and/or allowing access to premises
to Darktrace Group personnel and/or its representative, verify to Darktrace Group´s reasonable
satisfaction, that the Supplier and its subcontractors comply with the Code of Business Conduct.
3.2. Obligation to Inform
It is the responsibility of the Supplier to ensure that its employees and subcontractors are informed
about, and comply with, the Code of Business Conduct. The Supplier shall, without delay, inform
Darktrace Group if they discover a breach of the Code of Business Conduct in their own operations.
4. CODE OF CONDUCT
4.1. Human Rights
Darktrace Group respect all internationally proclaimed human rights, including the International Bill
of Human Rights1 and the principles concerning fundamental rights set out in the International Labor
Organization´s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. We strive to ensure that
we are not complicit in human rights abuses. We shall, in all contexts, seek ways to honor the
principles of internationally recognized human rights, even when faced with conflicting requirements.
Darktrace Group is also committed to implementing the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business
and Human Rights throughout our business operations.
Darktrace Group expects its Suppliers to support and respect the protection of internationally
proclaimed human rights and to ensure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses. Darktrace
Group expects its Suppliers to create and maintain an environment that treats all employees with
dignity and respect and will not use any threats of violence, sexual exploitation or, verbal or
psychological harassment or abuse. No harsh or inhumane treatment coercion or corporal punishment
of any kind is tolerated, nor is there to be threat of any such treatment.
4.2. Labor Standards
Freedom of Association – All employees shall be free to form and to join, or not join, trade unions or
similar external representative organizations and to bargain collectively. Information and consultation
with employees can be done through formal arrangements or, if such do not exist, other mechanisms
may be used.
Forced Labor Avoidance ‐ Forced, bonded or compulsory labor shall not be used and employees shall
be free to leave their employment after reasonable notice as required to ledge deposits of money or
identity paper with their employer.
Fair Employment Conditions – Employees shall understand their employment conditions. Pay and
terms shall be fair and reasonable, and comply at a minimum with applicable laws or industry
standards, whichever is higher.
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1 The International Bill of Human Rights consist of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, the
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights
Working hours shall comply with applicable laws.
Corporal punishment, physical or verbal abuse or other unlawful harassment and any threats or other
forms of intimidation shall be prohibited.
Child Labor Avoidance – No person shall be employed who is below the minimum legal age for
employment. Minimum age is the age of completion of compulsory schooling, or not less than 15 years
in countries where educational facilities are insufficiently developed.
Children shall not be employed for any hazardous work, or work that is inconsistent with the child´s
personal development. A child means a person below the age of 18 years. Personal development
includes a child´s health or physical, mental, spiritual, moral or social development.
Where a child is employed, the best interests of the child shall be the primary consideration. Should
any child be found to be performing child labor, policies and programs shall be contributed to,
supported, or developed without delay.
Elimination of Discrimination – All employees shall be treated with respect and dignity.
All kinds of discrimination based on partially or prejudice is prohibited, such as discrimination based
on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, religion, political
opinion, nationality, ethnic background, social origin, social status, indigenous status, disability, age,
union membership and any other characteristic protected by local law, as applicable.
Employees with the same qualifications, experience and performance shall receive equal pay for equal
work with respect to those performing the same jobs under similar working conditions.
Fair Working Conditions – A healthy and safe working environment and, if applicable, housing facilities
shall be provided for employees, in accordance with international standards and national laws.
Appropriate health and safety information and training shall be provided to employees including, but
not limited to, arrangements for safe evacuations of building and correct handling and marking of
chemicals and machinery.
4.3. Environment
Darktrace Group shall strive to develop, produce and offer services with excellent sustainability
performance and contribute to sustainable development of society. We shall strive to continuously
improve, with a life cycle perspective, the environmental performance. We shall work to continuously
reduce the negative impact of our own operations and take a precautionary approach to
environmental challenges.
Darktrace Group shall use appropriate methodologies to determine significant issues and aspects, for
setting and reviewing objectives and targets, and as a basis sustainability performance of our
operations and services.
4.4. Anti‐corruption
No form of extortion and bribery, including improper offers for payments to or from individuals
performing work for Darktrace Group, or organizations, shall be tolerated.
Darktrace Group expects Suppliers to adhere to the highest standard of moral and ethical conduct, to
respect local laws and not engage in any form of corrupt practices, including extortion, fraud, or
bribery, at a minimum.
4.5. Proper Handling of Confidential Information
Employees shall not divulge to third parties any confidential information obtained during employment
or service for Darktrace.
During and after employment by or service with Darktrace, directors, officers, employees and
Suppliers shall not divulge to third parties, or appropriate to their own use, or to the use of others,
any confidential information obtained during employment or service for Darktrace. The term
“confidential information” as used in this policy includes, but is not limited to:
1. trade secrets;
2. technical materials and information;
3. product information and roadmaps;
4. bid data and transaction information;
5. customer lists;
6. compilations of information, financial information, or specifications that are used in the
operation of Darktrace Group’s business or that may eventually be used in the operation of
Darktrace Group’s business; and
7. other information relating to the Darktrace Group’s business that is not public knowledge.
4.6. Ensuring the Protection and Proper Use of Darktrace Assets
Use or access to the Darktrace Group property for any unlawful or improper purpose is strictly
prohibited.
This prohibition includes any use that is unlawful or improper under applicable law or ethical
standards, regardless of the practices of other companies or individuals. As part of this obligation,
officers and employees shall follow the Darktrace Group procedures to ensure that business
transactions are consistently executed, recorded, and reported in such a manner as to allow the
Darktrace Group to accurately compile and report its financial statements. Additionally, all transaction
records shall be preserved for the appropriate amount of time in accordance with the Darktrace Group
policy.
5. REPORTING POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS
Darktrace Group provides a platform for complaints by employees and third‐parties to allow issues,
including those related to human rights, to be addressed. Parties can do so anonymously.
We take any complaints or concerns, whether from customers or third parties affected by our services,
extremely seriously and will always aim to deal with them as quickly and efficiently as possible. Each
complaint will be dealt with by a member of management. Should anyone identify a possible breach
of this Code, a sub‐contractor or external third party, the complaints email address provides a means
for any such allegation to be brought immediately to the attention of the Head Office.
You can file complaints and raise issues by sending an email to the General Counsel;
[email protected]. Please provide as much detail as possible about your concern. You do not have
to provide Darktrace Group with your name or contact details, but we will not be able to contact you
in relation to the issue or provide you with feedback on its resolution if you do not.
Signature of Supplier_______________________________________________________
Printed name of Supplier_____________________________________________________
Date____________________________________________________________________