HCP Notification Page

Novo Nordisk is committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data privacy laws which protect the rights of individuals in relation to their personal data.

We therefore wish to inform you that Novo Nordisk has recently added your personal data on our internal directory of key opinion leaders (Expert Directory) as someone we might engage with.

The directory's purpose is to keep us up to date with knowledge of the current and future expert thought leaders within our therapy areas. This directory is an internal secure database held by Novo Nordisk. Data in the directory are compiled from publicly available sources, and will be accessible only by appointed Novo Nordisk staff and selected third party employees.

If you are ok with staying in the data base, you do not have to take any further action.

If you have any concerns or queries, please refer to the 'Frequently asked questions' section or reach out to us using the listed contact details.

For further details on the processing of your personal data, please see below

With our best wishes

Novo Nordisk

1. WHO ARE WE?

The company responsible for processing your personal data is:

Novo Nordisk A/S
Novo Allé 1
2880 Bagsvaerd
CVR no: 24256790
privacy@novonordisk.com

You can always contact Novo Nordisk A/S or the Novo Nordisk Data Privacy Officer at privacy@novonordisk.com with questions or concerns about how we process your personal data.

2. HOW DO WE COLLECT PERSONAL DATA ABOUT YOU?

We get your personal data from the following sources:

From publicly available publications, websites, or social media
From you directly

3. WHY DO WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

We process personal data about you for the following purpose:

To coordinate a conference or event
To analyse data for compliance
To meet transparency obligations (e.g. EFPIA Transparency Disclosure)
To improve the planning of HCP engagements across Novo Nordisk

4. WHAT PERSONAL DATA DO WE PROCESS ABOUT YOU?

For the purpose described above in Section 3, we may process the following types of personal data:

Contact information (name, address, telephone number, email address)
Information concerning your scientific background and experience (publications, involvement in clinical trials, panel memberships etc.)

5. HOW DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

We may share your personal data with:

Suppliers or vendors that assist our company (e.g., consultants, IT service providers, logistics agencies)
Other Novo Nordisk entities (e.g., Novo Nordisk affiliates in other countries)

6. WHEN DO WE TRANSFER YOUR PERSONAL DATA OUTSIDE THE EU/EAA

For the purposes described above in Section 3, we transfer your personal data to the following entities outside the European Economic Area (EEA):

Novo Nordisk entities within the Novo Nordisk group of companies

We use one of the following safeguards, as required by law, to protect your personal data in case of such transfers:

The transfer is to a Novo Nordisk entity covered by Novo Nordisk’s Binding Corporate Rules, available at https://www.novonordisk.com/about-novo-nordisk/corporate-governance/personal-data-protection.html.
The EU-US Privacy Shield Framework for transfers to Privacy Shield-certified and US-based companies and organisations. More information and a list of Privacy Shield-certified companies and organisations are available at https://www.privacyshield.gov/welcome.

7. HOW LONG WILL WE KEEP YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

We will keep your personal data for the following period of time:

For a period of 5 years, or as long as needed to continue ongoing engagements with you.

8. WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS?

You can obtain further information on the personal data which we store and process about you and to the extent you have such right under applicable law, you can get a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. Further, you may object to your personal data being processed or request that your personal data is rectified. Furthermore, you may withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal data at any time.

If you wish to use one or more of your rights, please contact us using the contact information under Section 1.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the Expert Directory?

The purpose of this directory is to allow us to identify and structure information about key thought leaders in defined areas of research, clinical care or disease management.

Furthermore, we use the system to support our internal compliance processes during engagements with individual thought leaders.

Who will have access to my details via the Expert Directory?

The directory will be available to Novo Nordisk staff in key medical and communication roles and to selected third party representatives supporting Novo Nordisk with logistics in our engagements with the scientific community.

As part of the Expert Directory, am I agreeing to take part in certain activities?

It will not be assumed that you have agreed to take part in any activities.

What details are contained within the Expert Directory and where do they come from?

The details include such information as area of expertise, publication record, professional qualifications and positions of responsibility. They have been compiled from publicly-available data such as membership directories of professional organisations and information arising from collaboration with Novo Nordisk affiliates.

What should I do if I agree to include my details in the Expert Directory?

If you are willing to be included in the directory, you do not have to take any further action.

What if I would like to view my details in the Expert Directory?

You can request to view your details in the directory at any time by contacting the address below.

What if I want to make changes to my entry details at a later date?

You can, of course, inform us of any changes in your details at any time (contact details below).

What if I want to remove my entry from the Expert Directory?

You may, at any time, have your entry removed from the directory. Contact details for doing so are indicated below. Note that if you are removed from the directory, Novo Nordisk may be prevented from engaging with you in the future.

What if I don't want all or part of my details to be included in the Expert Directory?

If you do not wish for your details to be included in the directory, please use the contact details below or reach out to privacy@novonordisk.com and request to be removed from the directory.

Will you use the Expert Directory as a list for bulk mail or general marketing activities?

We will not use the directory for bulk mail or general marketing activities.

How will you secure and protect the information in the Expert Directory?

Access to the directory will be limited to key personnel (see above) and will be password protected in compliance with commercial regulations for database security. Only employees from the Novo Nordisk Group of companies and a small selection of third parties representatives will have access to the directory.

Who should I contact if I have additional questions or requests about the Expert Directory?

Any additional queries should be addressed to the contact below.

CONTACT:

Novo Nordisk Data Privacy Officer
E-mail: privacy@novonordisk.com