What is included in the definition of 'Privacy Laws' that a Burneys Sweets More franchisee must comply with?
Burneys_Sweets_More Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| (iii) Privacy Laws. Franchisee warrants and represents and covenants that it | |
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| shall comply with (i) applicable prevailing industry standards concerning privacy, data | |
| protection, confidentiality and information security, including, without limitation, the then- | |
| current Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard of the PCI Security Standards | |
| Council (“PCI-DSS”), (ii) those mandatory Data Protection and Security Policies, if any, | |
| and (iii) all applicable international, federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, as | |
| the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time, pertaining in any way to the | |
| privacy, confidentiality, security, management, disclosure, reporting, and any other | |
| obligations related to the possession or use of Personal Information, including the | |
| Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (collectively, “Privacy Laws”). |
DMG BURNEY, INC.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 50–199)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Burneys Sweets More FDD, franchisees must comply with 'Privacy Laws,' which encompass several key areas. These include adhering to prevailing industry standards concerning privacy, data protection, confidentiality, and information security. A specific standard mentioned is the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard of the PCI Security Standards Council ("PCI-DSS").
In addition to industry standards, Burneys Sweets More franchisees must also follow any mandatory Data Protection and Security Policies established by the franchisor. Furthermore, compliance extends to all applicable international, federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations related to privacy, confidentiality, security, management, disclosure, reporting, and obligations concerning the possession or use of Personal Information. This includes, but is not limited to, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.
This definition makes it clear that Burneys Sweets More franchisees have a broad responsibility to protect personal information and maintain data security. They must stay updated with evolving laws and standards, implement necessary security measures, and adhere to the franchisor's policies. Failure to comply with these Privacy Laws could result in penalties, legal repercussions, and damage to the brand's reputation.