Teradyne China Privacy Policy

Teradyne (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“Teradyne China”) and each of branches, and our related corporations, affiliates, subsidiaries, and associated companies take processing of Personal Data very seriously. Teradyne China ensures a reasonable and transparent processing of Personal Data in accordance with all applicable laws, local and international regulations, including the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China (“PIPL”), the Cybersecurity Law of the People’s Republic of China (“CSL”), and the Data Security Law of the People’s Republic of China (“DSL”). Teradyne China protects Personal Data and the privacy of individuals within all areas of its business in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy of Teradyne (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“Privacy Policy”).

1. Personal Data and Data Subject
For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, “Personal Data” means any kind of information related to identified or identifiable natural persons recorded by electronic or other means, excluding information that has been anonymized (an “Individual” or “Data Subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, e.g., by reference to a name, an identification number, or online identifiers.

Personal Data is generally categorized as either “Ordinary Personal Data” or “Sensitive Personal Data”. Sensitive Personal Data is always confidential and includes religious or philosophical beliefs, genetic and biometric data, health, and sexual orientation, information related to criminal offenses, as well as information regarding a person’s salary, pension, debt. Ordinary Personal Data is partially confidential, and includes but is not limited to name, customer number, contact information such as email and telephone number, photos, IP addresses, other usage information collected via cookies, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, trade union membership, national identification numbers, employment application materials, etc.

Teradyne China will process sensitive Personal Data only if strict protection measures are put in place and there is sufficient necessity to justify the processing. Teradyne China will inform Data Subjects of additional information and obtain their separate consent (as needed), and conduct a Personal Data protection impact assessment in accordance with all applicable laws before processing sensitive Personal Data.

This Privacy Policy applies to all Personal Data Teradyne China collects and processes about individuals, including applicants or candidates, visitors, customers, suppliers (including third party service providers), other stakeholders and users of Teradyne China websites and services.

2. Data Processor
Teradyne China is the Personal Data processor (“Data Processor”) of the Personal Data covered by this Privacy Policy.

Contact details:
Teradyne (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
2F, Building 10, Plot 52
1201 Gui Qiao Road
Jinqiao Export Processing Zone
Shanghai, China

Teradyne (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, Hefei Branch
Teradyne (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, Beijing Branch
Teradyne (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, Shenzhen Branch
Teradyne (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, Chengdu Branch
Teradyne (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Xi’an Branch

Website: https://teradyne.cn/

For any questions related to this Privacy Policy and processing of Personal Data, please contact the Global Data Protection Team.

Teradyne has offices worldwide. Location and contact details of worldwide offices can be found on the Teradyne China website on the contact page.

Teradyne China’s parent company is Teradyne Inc., located at Riverpark Drive, North Reading, Massachusetts 01864, USA.

Personal Data transfer, including cross-border transfer (from one jurisdiction to another), between Teradyne China and its affiliated companies, offices worldwide, and the parent company is in compliance with applicable law. Please see more details in the chapter about the transfer of Personal Data in this Privacy Policy.

Where Teradyne China provides Personal Data to other Data Processors, Teradyne China will inform Data Subjects of additional information and obtain their separate consent (as needed), and conduct a Personal Data protection impact assessment in accordance with all applicable laws.

3. Legal Grounds for Processing of Personal Data
Teradyne China may process Personal Data if one of the following options applies:

Individual has given prior consent to processing of its Personal Data for one or more specific purposes;
Processing of Personal Data is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract to which the individual is a party;
Processing of Personal Data is necessary for compliance with any statutory duties or legal obligations;
Processing of Personal Data is necessary for responding to a public health emergency, or for safeguarding the life, health and property safety of the individual in emergency situations;
Processing of Personal Data that has already been disclosed by the individual or otherwise legally disclosed, within a reasonable scope and in accordance with applicable law;
Any other legal grounds as provided by applicable law or administrative regulations.

Upon request, Teradyne China will provide information to clarify the specific legal basis that applies to specific processing activities, and in particular, whether the provision of Personal Data is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract.

Consent & withdrawal of consent. To the extent that Teradyne’s processing activities are based on the Data Subject’s consent, the Data Subject maintains the right to withdraw its consent at any time. If Data Subject withdraws its consent, Teradyne will cease processing of the Data Subject’s Personal Data, unless and to the extent that continued processing is permitted or required according to the applicable Personal Data legislation or other applicable law. If the Data Subject withdraws its consent, it will not affect the lawfulness of processing conducted prior to the withdrawal.

Notice of statutory or required processing. In cases where Teradyne China processes Personal Data based on a legal obligation or a requirement under a contract or a requirement that must be met in order to enter into a contract, the customer is obliged to provide Teradyne China with the information so that Teradyne China can maintain the customer relationship, fulfil the contract and invoice for our services, etc. If the customer does not wish to provide Teradyne China with the information Teradyne China needs to comply with contractual and/or statutory obligations, the consequence may be that Teradyne China is unable to establish or continue the business relationship.

Individuals are not obliged to provide Teradyne China with Personal Data in all cases, for example, for use in Teradyne China marketing and newsletter distribution. However, in such instances, the individuals will not be able to receive marketing materials and newsletters from Teradyne China.

4. The Types of and Purpose for the Collection of Personal Data
Teradyne China collects and processes Personal Data, including Sensitive Personal Data (if any) only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes which are relevant to Teradyne China’s business. Internal Teradyne China departments and Teradyne China employees who have access to Personal Data must follow applicable legal requirements; this Privacy Policy; and internal guidelines.

Employment. Teradyne collects and processes Personal Data, including Sensitive Personal Data (if any) of applicants and candidates for managing and processing your job application, and recruitment and employment-related purposes, and in accordance with legal requirements.

Visitors. Teradyne China collects and processes Personal Data of visitors, including name, title (if applicable), and contact details for security reasons and registers such information in the visitor log prior to granting visitors access to the Teradyne China premises.

CCTV in Facilities. Teradyne China facilities are equipped with CCTV systems in accordance with applicable legal requirements. The purpose of CCTV surveillance is to ensure the safety and security of individuals and property, as well as for crime prevention and detection. Clear signage is posted at all entrances and strategic locations, informing individuals of ongoing CCTV surveillance. CCTV footage is retained for the period specified in the Teradyne Document Retention Policy and is securely deleted thereafter, unless required to be retained longer due to ongoing investigations or as mandated by local laws. Access to footage is strictly limited to authorized personnel and is handled in compliance with data protection regulations.

Website/Software Users. Teradyne China collects by itself or through third parties’ Personal Data of website/software users, which may include: cookies, usage data, name, contact details, and company information, if applicable. The data is collected and processed for marketing, advertising, and analytics purposes, and also for contacting the website/software users, including UR+ users, any App users, and Academy users, managing contacts and sending messages, remarketing, and behavioral targeting, subject to compliance with applicable laws.

For operation and maintenance purposes, Teradyne China and any third-party service providers may collect files that record a user’s interaction with the websites/software. Such Personal Data is obtained through consent by the website/software users in case of usage data and collected automatically on Teradyne’s websites/software (if it is not mentioned otherwise).

Teradyne’s websites do not support “Do Not Track” requests. To determine whether any of Teradyne’s third-party service providers honor “Do Not Track” requests, please read the providers’ respective privacy policies.

Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published or shared through the website and confirm that they have the third party’s consent to provide such Personal Data to Teradyne China. Users who are uncertain about which Personal Data is mandatory are welcome to contact Global Data Protection Team.

AI Chatbot. Teradyne China may use software applications that incorporate artificial intelligence technology (“AI Tools”), such as an AI Chatbot. AI Chatbot utilizes advanced algorithms to interact with users. By entering Teradyne China’s systems that may include AI Chatbots, users consent to the collection and use of their Personal Data as described in this Privacy Policy and related documentation.

Our AI Chatbot collects and processes Personal Data provided directly by users (e.g., name and contact details, various other types of Personal Data) for the purposes of using Teradyne China’s products and services, to improve functionality based on related documentation, and provide personalized recommendations. This data is used to enhance user experience, develop new features, and ensure compliance with legal standards.

Teradyne China is a Data Processor of users’ Personal Data when it is processed while using the AI Chatbot. The provider on which platform Teradyne China created the AI Chatbot cannot access the data. This means that users’ Personal Data is secure and can only be accessed by Teradyne China.

Teradyne China cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or up-to-date nature of the information provided by the AI Chatbot, and it is strictly recommended that users use responses as a starting point and verify the information in the linked public documentation sources. Users of the AI Chatbot bear sole responsibility for their interactions and reliance on the information provided.

While Teradyne China prioritizes data security through encryption and access controls, Teradyne China cannot be held responsible for any information that users voluntarily share with the AI Chatbot.

Data of Minors. Teradyne’s websites and online services are not intended for use by children under the age of 16, except in certain specific circumstances, such as the issuance of scholarships or educational programs. In such instances, explicit parental or legal guardian consent will be obtained prior to collecting the Personal Data of minors. If Teradyne China becomes aware that Personal Data has been inadvertently collected from a child under the age of 16 without first obtaining the necessary consent, Teradyne China will take prompt action to delete such Personal Data from its respective systems.

Cookies. Teradyne’s websites use cookies to understand and save user preferences for future visits and compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future. Teradyne China may contract with third-party service providers to assist in better understanding Teradyne’s websites. These service providers are not permitted to use the information collected on Teradyne China’s behalf except to help conduct and improve Teradyne China’s businesses.

Any use of cookies – or other tracking tools – by the website and/or by the owners of third-party services used by the website serves the purpose of providing the services required by the user, in addition to any other purposes described in this Privacy Policy and the Cookie Policy.

For more details related to cookie notice please see the Cookie Policy.

Marketing. Teradyne China collects and processes Personal Data (including name and contact details) about current and new customers, business partners, suppliers, including third-party service providers, distributors, leads and individuals, website users and on individuals who have signed up for Teradyne China’s newsletters or other electronical marketing materials, as well as in some cases for the following purposes: analytics, contacting, managing contacts and sending messages, remarketing and behavioral targeting, advertising, and exhibitions.

Such Personal Data is collected and processed under the marketing consent. Teradyne China obtains valid consent through an online form. The marketing department and other involved departments must ensure that marketing consent is obtained before collecting and processing such Personal Data.

Teradyne China may use third parties as a service provider to send out marketing information on its behalf, but only in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

For any further questions related to marketing information, please contact the marketing department or the applicable business divisions.

User Experience Research. Teradyne China may collect and process users’ Personal Data (including name, contact details, records, quotes, etc.) regarding their experiences, needs, motivations, and behaviors when using Teradyne China’s products and services. The purpose of such user experience research is to better understand how Teradyne China’s products and services meet users’ everyday needs. Participation in such research is entirely voluntary. The involved department ensures that consent is obtained before collecting and processing such Personal Data.

Contracts. In connection with its sales and purchase transactions, Teradyne China collects and processes Personal Data, including the name, contact details, delivery details, and correspondence, and payment details necessary for fulfilling its contractual obligations and as may be necessary to comply with export control regulations and other legal due diligence obligations.

Accounting and Finance. Teradyne China collects Personal Data for accounting and financial purposes in accordance with applicable requirements. This information is provided to accounting by other internal departments or received directly from the individuals/companies, employees, and includes Personal Data, such as name, address, company name, registration number, payment details and bank details, delivery address and other mandatory information.

Educational Programs. Teradyne China’s eKnowledge support portals (“eKnowledge Portal”) provides 24/7 access to the latest technical information and downloads to support the operation and maintenance of Teradyne China test systems, instruments and software (“Material”). The eKnowledge Portal collects information from individuals/companies when they register as users on the website at: https://www.teradyne.com/eknowledge/ or when they use a company or other entity user profile on the website, and eKnowledge gathers data when individuals participate on the Portal. eKnowledge Portal collects and processes personal data (including contact details, technical data, the URL user came from, the URL user goes to, the browser utilized by user, user IP address, and user IP domain information and cookies) for the following purposes: to facilitate users’ use of the Teradyne China websites, services and products, to contact users as part of Teradyne China’s customer relationship and to provide customer service and support, to send newsletters or other marketing material, surveys etc.

Educational Programs may include the AI Chatbot to interact with users to provide recommendations based on the related documentation, and provide personalized recommendations (see Section “AI Chatbot” above).

Legal Action. In the event of a dispute, Teradyne China may retain Personal Data necessary for ensuring that Teradyne China can properly bring or defend legal claims or during the stages leading to possible legal action. Teradyne China may need to share this information with third parties, such as insurance and/or legal advisers, and Teradyne China may also be required to share Personal Data upon request of public authorities.

Whistleblowing System. Teradyne China respects the confidentiality of whistleblowers and has several channels in place for such reporting, including electronic/digital systems (https://teradyne.integrityline.com/). Teradyne China collects and processes Personal Data in the whistleblowing system for the purpose of conducting investigations, and to take remedial or legal actions in accordance with legal requirements; this Privacy Policy; Privacy Policy for Whistleblowers, and the Whistleblower Policy.

5. Place and International Data Transfer
Personal Data (as set out in Section 4 above) is processed at Teradyne China operating offices and will be transferred to other places where the parties involved in the processing are located (including Teradyne Inc., located at Riverpark Drive, North Reading, Massachusetts 01864, USA) for the purposes and in a manner described in Section 4 above. Specific rules apply when Teradyne China transfers Personal Data from China (which, for the purpose of this Privacy Policy, refers to Mainland China only) to other jurisdictions. When transferring Personal Data to other jurisdictions, Teradyne China is obligated to establish appropriate safeguards prior to the transfer, which in practice are established by entering the China Cyberspace Administration’s standard contractual clauses (as applicable). Before transferring Personal Data to other jurisdictions, Teradyne China will also inform Data Subjects of additional information and obtain their separate consent (as needed), and conduct a Personal Data protection impact assessment in accordance with all applicable laws.

Teradyne China ensures that: (i) the Personal Data is transferred to countries recognized as offering an equivalent level of protection, or (ii) the transfer is made pursuant to appropriate safeguards that require the recipient to treat the Personal Data in a manner that is essentially equivalent to legal requirements.

Personal Data relating to individuals in Mainland China may be processed by Teradyne China in countries outside of Mainland China. Where this occurs, it will be done in compliance with local laws, including the PIPL. As outlined in this Privacy Policy, Teradyne China may also transfer such Personal Data to third parties, who may in turn store or transfer the data outside of Mainland China.

6. Retention Period
Personal Data collected by Teradyne China shall be processed and stored for as long as required by the purpose for which the Personal Data was originally collected and in accordance with Teradyne Document Retention Policy. Teradyne China may be permitted to retain the Personal Data for a longer period if Teradyne has obtained valid consent to the processing activity, to the extent such consent is not subsequently withdrawn. Furthermore, Teradyne China may be obliged to retain the Personal Data for a longer period, whenever required to do so for the performance of a legal obligation or where necessary to establish, exercise, or defend a legal claim.

Once the retention period expires, Personal Data shall be deleted. Therefore, the right to access, the right to erasure, the right to rectification, and the right to data portability cannot be accommodated after expiration of the applicable retention period.

7. Individuals’ rights
Where legally required, Teradyne China shall inform individuals of the purpose, method, and scope of processing their Personal Data, rights to have their Personal Data rectified, deleted, or blocked, etc., and the identity of the company responsible for the collection and process their Personal Data. In all other cases, users may inquire with Global Data Protection Team to find out which rights apply to them.

Individuals have the following rights:

Withdrawal of consent – the right at any time to withdraw previously given consent to the processing of his/her/its Personal Data.
Object to processing of Personal Data – the right to object to the processing of Personal Data if such processing is carried out on a legal basis other than consent. Further details are provided in the dedicated section of this Privacy Policy.
Access to Personal Data – the right to learn if Personal Data is being processed by Teradyne China, obtain disclosure regarding certain aspects of the processing, and obtain a copy of the data undergoing processing.
Verify and seek rectification – the right to verify the accuracy of his/her/its Personal Data and ask for it to be updated or corrected.
Restrict the processing of Personal Data – the right, under certain circumstances, to restrict the processing of his/her/its Personal Data. In this case, Teradyne China will not process the mentioned Personal Data for any purpose other than storing it.
Deleted Personal Data or otherwise removed – the right, under certain circumstances, to obtain the erasure of his/her/its Personal Data from Teradyne China.
Have Personal Data transferred to another Data Processor – the right, under certain circumstances, to have Personal Data transmitted to another Data Processor without any hindrance.
Request for explanations – the right to request explanations of the rules governing the processing of their Personal Data.
Lodge a complaint – the right to bring a claim before his/her/its competent data protection authority.

8. Training
To prevent any violation of applicable law, regulations, and corporate standards, Teradyne China organizes formalized Data Protection training for its employees in accordance with a corporate training plan. Training on Personal Data protection may be conducted via electronic communication, webinars, or in-person training. All employees are trained on basic data protection requirements, and certain groups have more advanced training on Personal Data processing based on business needs.

9. Ongoing Auditing & Monitoring
Through a combination of external and internal controls, ongoing auditing and monitoring, Teradyne China seeks to maintain secure processing of data and prevent data loss. In the event of negative audit findings, the responsible department must prepare a mitigation plan, including corrective and preventive actions to mitigate risks and bring procedures and policies in compliance with legal requirements, corporate standards, and this Privacy Policy.

10. Reporting System and Contact Details
In case of questions and/or possible violations of this Privacy Policy, please contact the Global Data Protection Team at:

Telephone: (65) 6770.0833 (please request to speak with the Legal Department)
E-mail: [email protected]

Any request can be exercised free of charge and will be addressed as expeditiously as possible and always within one (1) month or sooner, if required by applicable law.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
Teradyne China reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy. The latest edition will always be available on our websites, and we strongly recommend that you continually monitor and update yourself with our Privacy Policy.