Our Compliance

Precise Targeting

GDPR

Data Protection Directive legislation has been revised into the General Data Protection Regulation.

Focused Audience Reach

ACMA COMPLIANT

The Australian Communications and Media Authority is an Australian government authority within the communications sector.

High Accuracy

CCPA COMPLIANCE

The California Consumer Privacy Act provides customers more control over the personal data that companies gather.

Data Refresh Guarantee

CAN-SPAN

The CAN-SPAM Act, a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages.

On-Time Delivery

CASL – SPAM

The Canadian Anti-Spam Law is to strengthen email marketing best practices and prevent spam and related online risks.

Satisfaction Guarantee

PDPA COMPLIANT

The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) complements legislative and regulatory frameworks that are industry-specific.

 

DM Valid’s Global Data Compliance Overview

At DM Valid, we take data protection seriously. Our operations comply with major international privacy and communication regulations, ensuring transparency, consent, and security at every stage of our process.

1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Overview:
The GDPR, effective since May 23, 2018, is a European Union regulation that protects the personal data and privacy of individuals within the EU and EEA. It also applies to organizations outside the EU that handle data belonging to EU citizens.

Core Principles:

  • Transparency: Individuals must know how their data is collected, stored, and used.

  • Consent: Data can only be processed with clear, specific, and freely given permission. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

  • Data Rights: People can access, correct, or delete their personal information (“Right to be Forgotten”).

  • Security: Organizations must have strong safeguards to protect data from misuse or breaches.

  • Breach Notification: In case of a breach, affected individuals and authorities must be informed within 72 hours (3 days).

  • Data Minimization: Only essential information is collected and retained for legitimate business purposes.

Our Commitment:

  • We collect business data only from verified, lawful sources (e.g., trade shows, business directories, public listings).

  • We never collect or share sensitive personal data, such as biometric, political, health, or genetic information.

  • Every record is triple-verified through email, phone, and social validation.

  • Our databases are regularly updated, cleaned, and secured to meet GDPR standards.

  • Our legal team continuously monitors compliance across all processes.

2. Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)

Overview:
ACMA regulates communication and media activities in Australia, including broadcasting, telecommunications, and online services.

Key Requirements:

  • Protect consumers and ensure fair competition.

  • Maintain clear and lawful communication practices.

  • Obtain required licenses and follow advertising standards.

  • Avoid deceptive or misleading content.

  • Respond promptly to any non-compliance issues.

Our Commitment:
We follow ACMA’s guidelines to ensure fair, transparent, and responsible communication with all Australian contacts.

3. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Overview:
CCPA gives California residents control over their personal data. It applies to businesses that meet certain criteria (e.g., annual revenue above $25 million or processing data of over 50,000 individuals).

Key Rights:

  • Right to Know: Consumers can request details of what data is collected, how it’s used, and with whom it’s shared.

  • Right to Delete: Individuals can request deletion of their personal data (with exceptions).

  • Right to Opt-Out: Consumers can stop businesses from selling or sharing their data.

  • Right to Correct: (CPRA addition) Consumers can correct inaccurate data.

  • Right to Limit Sensitive Data Use: (CPRA addition) Consumers can restrict how sensitive information is used.

Our Commitment:
We maintain full transparency, giving individuals the ability to access, modify, or remove their data upon request.

4. Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM Act)

Overview:
The CAN-SPAM Act governs commercial emails in the U.S., promoting honesty and user control in digital communication.

Key Requirements:

  • Clear and accurate subject lines.

  • Honest identification of advertisements.

  • Inclusion of the sender’s physical address.

  • Easy opt-out/unsubscribe options.

  • Strict penalties for deceptive practices.

Our Commitment:
All our email communications are ethical, transparent, and compliant, ensuring recipients can opt out at any time.

5. Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)

Overview:
Introduced in 2014, CASL combats spam, phishing, and unauthorized data collection or software installation.

What It Covers:

  • Unsolicited emails or texts.

  • False or misleading content.

  • Unauthorized software installations.

  • Illegal data collection or address harvesting.

Positive Impact:
CASL has significantly reduced spam from Canadian organizations and improved online trust.

Our Commitment:
We send messages only to verified, consenting contacts and follow strict opt-in policies for all communications with Canadian recipients.

6. Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

Overview:
The PDPA governs how organizations collect, use, and store personal data, particularly in countries like Singapore and Malaysia.

Key Requirements:

  • Informed Consent: Data must be collected with clear consent and a purpose explanation.

  • Data Security: Strong protection against unauthorized access or misuse.

  • Data Rights: Individuals can access, correct, or delete their data.

  • Breach Notification: Authorities and affected parties must be notified promptly in case of a data breach.

  • Penalties for Non-Compliance: Violations can result in fines up to $1 million, reputational harm, or legal consequences.

Our Commitment:
We strictly adhere to PDPA guidelines—ensuring transparency, security, and respect for every individual’s data rights.

Our Promise

DM Valid is committed to:

  • Upholding the highest global data privacy standards.
  • Ensuring all employees and partners follow these regulations.
  • Continuously improving our compliance framework to keep client data safe and secure.