Can Burneys Sweets More modify the Data Protection and Security Policies?
Burneys_Sweets_More Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (ii) Data Protection and Security Policies. Franchisee shall comply with, or, as applicable, adopt policies consistent with the then-current version of Franchisor's data protection and security policies as may be described in the Brand Standards Manual ("Data Protection and Security Policies"). Such policies may govern how Franchised Business Data and Personal Information contained in such data shall be collected, used, store, processed, shared, or destroyed. Franchisor has the right, but not the obligation to create such Data Protection and Security Policies. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor may supplement, modify, or amend the Data Protection and Security Policies from time to time in its sole discretion, and that Franchisee shall comply with such modifications or amendments within thirty (30) days of notice from Franchisor. Franchisor may require Franchisee to institute a data privacy policy for its Shop. Franchisee shall not publish, disseminate, implement, revise, or rescind a data privacy policy without Franchisor's prior written consent as to said policy.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Burneys Sweets More's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Burneys Sweets More has the right to modify or amend the Data Protection and Security Policies from time to time in its sole discretion. The franchisee is obligated to comply with these modifications or amendments within thirty (30) days of receiving notice from Burneys Sweets More. These policies govern how Franchised Business Data and Personal Information contained in such data shall be collected, used, stored, processed, shared, or destroyed. Burneys Sweets More also has the right, but not the obligation, to create such Data Protection and Security Policies.
Furthermore, Burneys Sweets More may require the franchisee to institute a data privacy policy for their shop. However, the franchisee is not allowed to publish, disseminate, implement, revise, or rescind a data privacy policy without obtaining Burneys Sweets More's prior written consent regarding the policy.
This means that as a Burneys Sweets More franchisee, you must stay informed about any changes to the Data Protection and Security Policies and implement them promptly. You also need to get approval from Burneys Sweets More before making any changes to your shop's data privacy policy. This ensures that all franchisees adhere to consistent data protection standards and comply with applicable privacy laws.