Privacy Policy

The Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that is necessary for us to carry out our statutory duties and public functions.

Information You Provide Directly

This includes data collected when you communicate with us, make an official inquiry, or submit information related to our regulatory work:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, telephone number, and professional affiliation.
• Submission Details: Any personal data contained within documents, applications, or correspondence related to the oversight of auditors or other regulatory matters.

Information Collected Automatically

When you browse our website, we automatically collect basic technical data to ensure site security and measure usage. This data includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit. This is generally collected through the use of cookies.

How We Use Your Information (Legal Basis)

We use your personal information primarily to fulfil our public mandate. Under the DPA, our legal basis for processing this data is typically rooted in our Public Functions and Legal Obligations.

We use your data for the following essential purposes:

• To Perform Statutory Duties: To carry out our core function of regulating and supervising auditors as mandated by The Auditors Oversight Law.
• To Respond to Inquiries: To respond to your official questions and general communications regarding the AOA’s operations.
• Security and Improvement: To monitor website traffic and usage patterns to maintain the security of our website and continuously improve public access to information.
• Legal Processes: To exercise or defend legal rights, seek legal advice, or comply with court orders or investigations.

Sharing and International Transfers

We are bound by strict confidentiality regarding the information we hold. We do not sell or rent any personal data to third parties. 

When data is transferred outside of the Cayman Islands, we ensure that the transfer complies with the DPA’s principle on International Transfers, ensuring an adequate level of protection is maintained for the data.

Cookies

We use cookies to collect general usage information and ensure the functional performance of our website. Cookies do not allow us to identify you individually. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of these necessary cookies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may impact site functionality.

Your Rights Under the Cayman DPA

As an individual whose personal data is processed by the AOA, you have rights under the Cayman Islands Data Protection Act:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold.
• Right to Stop Processing: You can request that we cease or restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Complain: If you believe we have violated the DPA, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman in the Cayman Islands.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact the AOA using the details provided in Section 1

Data Security

The AOA maintains appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or damage. We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill our legal and regulatory requirements

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices.

Our Role and Contact Details

The AOA acts as the Data Controller for any personal information we process.

• Entity Name: The Auditors Oversight Authority (AOA)
• Purpose: Regulating and supervising auditors of market-traded companies.

Contact: For any privacy-related questions, please use the contact information available on our main website ( https://www.aoa.ky/), or email us at (kimberly.lutz@aoa.ky).