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We're proud to have earned our ISO 27001 compliance certification which sits alongside the accreditation of our hosting provider, Amazon Web Services.
We're constantly reviewing and reinforcing our security practices to keep your data as safe as possible.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Who owns Breathe?
Since 2020, Breathe has been owned by Australian software provider ELMO (ASX:ELO), who were founded all the way back in 2002.
ELMO are the fastest-growing HR software company in the region and offer the only integrated HR, payroll & rota, time and attendance in Australia and New Zealand.
Where is my data held with Breathe?
Your data is held in our highly secure data centre in London (as of 14th December 2020) where the data protection regulations are some best in the world. If you are a UK or Irish based company, rest assured that none of your data leaves the United Kingdom so you will comply with data protection regulations.
How secure is my data with Breathe?
The security of your data is our number one priority. Breathe uses HTTPS encryption that ensures your data is always encrypted as it travels from our servers to your web browser.
A dedicated access server monitors, logs and controls all access to our data servers. It provides a single point of entry and ensures that your data can only be accessed from specific locations that we control. This process uses multiple layers of authentication and any attempt to access our servers from any other location will be denied and logged.
Our servers are held in a highly secure data centre in London that has complete CCTV coverage, motion sensors, reinforced access doors, controlled key storage systems, and an array of additional physical controls.
How is my Breathe account backed up?
Breathe HR software is hosted in two independent secure locations both in the United Kingdom, the first in London, the second failover centre is in the UK. With data and code synchronised in real-time to both locations, Breathe has complete redundancy even in the event of a complete site failure.
The system is backed up on a daily basis to a third party location using industry-leading standards of security and encryption. Backups are kept for seven days. In addition, a backup is kept for the 1st of each month for three months. The backup includes all client data and documents.
How do I import my data in to Breathe?
It is very easy to import your employee data in to Breathe. Full instructions can be found at Breathe Support.
Can I export my data from Breathe if I decide to leave?
Yes, it is very simple to export your data from the application and your documents can be individually downloaded. If you have any questions just email our Support Team.
Does Breathe offer two-factor authentication?
Yes - you'll have the option to switch this on within your settings. Once switched on, your people will need to provide a unique code from an authenticator app - as well as their usual password - each time they log in. This extra layer of security provides peace of mind and keeps your people's data extra-safe.
