Seagate 2007 Annual Report Download - page 194

Employees and Directors must maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted to them by the Company by using the Company’s
confidential information only for business purposes, and limiting dissemination of the Company’s confidential information, both inside and
outside the Company, to people who need to know the information for business purposes, except when disclosure is authorized or legally
mandated.
The obligation to protect confidential information does not end when an Employee or Director leaves the Company. Any questions about
whether information is confidential should be directed to the Company’s General Counsel.
Each Employee and Director shall endeavor to deal fairly with the Company’s shareholders, competitors, customers, suppliers and
employees. No Employee or Director shall take unfair advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information,
misrepresentation of material facts, or any other unfair practice.
Theft, carelessness and waste have a direct impact on the Company’s profitability. Employees and Directors have a duty to safeguard
Company assets and ensure their efficient use. Company assets should be used only for legitimate business purposes and Employees and
Directors should take measures to ensure against their theft, damage, or misuse.
Company assets include intellectual property such as trademarks, business and marketing plans, salary information and any unpublished
financial data and reports. Unauthorized use or distribution of this information is a violation of Company policy.
All of the Company’s books, records, accounts and financial statements must be maintained in reasonable detail, and reflect the matters to
which they relate accurately, fairly, and completely. Furthermore, all books, records, accounts and financial statements must conform both to
applicable legal requirements and to the Company’s system of internal controls. All assets of the Company must be carefully and properly
accounted for. No undisclosed or unrecorded account or fund shall be established for any purpose. No false or misleading entries shall be made
in the Company’s books or records for any reason, and no disbursement of corporate funds or other corporate property shall be made without
adequate supporting documentation and authorization.
The Company complies with all laws and regulations regarding the preservation of records. Records should be retained or destroyed only
in accordance with the Company’s document retention policies. Any questions about these policies should be directed to the Company’
s General
Counsel.
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Fair Dealing.
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Protection and Proper Use of Company Assets.
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Recordkeeping.