Last Updated: September 4, 2025
At Westinghouse, we are deeply committed to conducting our business with integrity, transparency, and in full compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations worldwide. This includes, but is not limited to, adherence to the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (“APPI”), Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (“LGPD”), and other relevant data privacy frameworks in jurisdictions where we operate.
When we refer to “Westinghouse” (“Westinghouse,” “we,” or “us”), we mean Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, Westinghouse UK Holdings Limited, and their respective wholly owned or controlled subsidiaries, affiliates, joint ventures, and organizational units that are owned, managed, or report to them and their senior leadership globally.
We recognize the importance of protecting your personal data and are committed to ensuring that your privacy is respected and safeguarded. This Privacy Statement (“Statement” or “Westinghouse Privacy Statement”) outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data obtained through our websites.
This Statement applies to personal data collected via the Westinghouse websites, including www.westinghousenuclear.com and other external sites that link to this Statement, such as our Careers portal (collectively, the “Websites”).
Our goal is to provide clear and transparent information regarding:
For the purposes of this Statement, “Personal Data” refers to any information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes, but is not limited to, names, email addresses, phone numbers, identification numbers, location data, online identifiers, and other data that may be used to directly or indirectly identify an individual, including characteristics specific to their physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity.
We review and update this Statement periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this Statement indicates when it was most recently revised. Any modifications will become effective upon posting the updated Statement on our Websites. In the event of material changes, we will provide prominent notice either on this page or via a banner on our homepage.
We encourage you to read this Statement carefully and reach out with any questions or concerns. You may contact our Data Privacy team at dataprivacy@westinghouse.com.
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Westinghouse collects and processes various categories of Personal Data when you interact with our Websites. This data is collected to facilitate communication, provide services, enhance user experience, and fulfill legal and contractual obligations. Below is a detailed overview of the types of Personal Data we collect and the contexts in which they are processed:
This data supports secure access and compliance with export control and regulatory requirements.
If you apply for job opportunities, you may be asked to provide additional job-specific data, including:
This data enables secure access and supports supplier relationship management.
For more information, please refer to our section on Cookies, Analytics, Tracking Tools, and Social Plug-Ins.
Westinghouse respects and protects the privacy of all website visitors. We do not collect visitor-specific personal information unless it is voluntarily provided. Communications via email or online forms may result in the retention of your name, email address, and any other information you submit.
When you interact with our Websites, Westinghouse may collect certain information automatically through technologies such as cookies, web server logs, web beacons, and JavaScript. These tools help us understand user behavior, improve functionality, and deliver a more personalized experience.
Cookies are small data files sent to your browser or device by websites to uniquely identify your browser, store preferences, or enhance functionality.
Your browser settings may allow you to manage cookie preferences, including receiving notifications when cookies are set, or disabling certain types of cookies altogether. Please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Websites or other online services.
Westinghouse uses various types of cookies, including:
In addition to cookies, our web servers may automatically log information such as:
We may also use web beacons, small graphic files that link web pages to specific web servers and their cookies, to track user engagement.
Westinghouse uses third-party analytics providers, including Google Analytics, Lucky Orange, and YouTube, to better understand how users engage with our Websites.
These providers may collect data such as your IP address, device information, and browsing behavior. Where applicable, we have implemented IP anonymization to limit the detail passed to Google Analytics.
To opt out of data collection by these services, you may:
For more information, please refer to the privacy policies of each provider:
Our Websites may include social sharing tools that allow you to share content on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
These tools do not establish a connection with the social networks until you actively engage with them (e.g., by clicking a share button). If you are logged into a social network, a confirmation window may appear before content is shared.
Third-party plug-ins (e.g., embedded videos, social media widgets) may also collect data about your interactions with our Websites. This data is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third-party providers and is not subject to the Westinghouse Privacy Statement.
We encourage you to review the privacy notices of any third-party services you interact with.
To view and manage cookies used on our Websites, please visit our Cookie Consent Tool via the cookie icon on westinghousenuclear.com. For more information on our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Notice.
Westinghouse does not track your online activities across different websites or services on an individually identifiable basis. We also do not permit third parties to use our Websites to track your behavior across other sites.
Our Websites currently do not respond to browser-based “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals or similar mechanisms. DNT is a browser setting that signals your preference to opt out of tracking across websites.
To learn more about DNT, visit www.allaboutdnt.com.
If you receive emails about products or services, promotion, or marketing materials, you can opt-out of receiving the marketing emails by notifying us at dataprivacy@westinghouse.com. These opt-out procedures will not be available for emails that are necessary to provide notice or confirmation of a transaction or status (such as a purchase, service request or change in the visitor’s user profile).
Westinghouse processes Personal Data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, based on lawful grounds and for clearly defined purposes. The legal bases for processing include the performance of a contract, our legitimate business interests, and your explicit consent.
Processing Based on Contractual Obligations
We process your Personal Data when it is necessary to fulfill our contractual commitments to you, including:
Processing Based on Legitimate Interests
We may process your Personal Data where it is necessary to pursue our legitimate business interests, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. These purposes include:
When relying on legitimate interest as a legal basis, Westinghouse conducts a balancing assessment to ensure that our interests do not infringe upon your fundamental rights and freedoms.
Processing Based on Consent
Where required by law, or where no other legal basis applies, we will process your Personal Data only with your prior, informed consent. This includes:
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at dataprivacy@westinghouse.com. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Westinghouse is committed to safeguarding your Personal Data and does not sell or otherwise disclose Personal Data collected through our Websites, except as outlined in this Privacy Statement.
We do not disclose Personal Data for third-party marketing purposes. Any sharing of Personal Data is done in accordance with applicable laws and only for legitimate business, operational, or legal reasons, as described below:
All internal disclosures are subject to appropriate safeguards and access controls.
These service providers are contractually bound to:
We may also share Personal Data with external advisors (e.g., auditors, legal counsel) and internal compliance teams, including external investigators, as necessary to support legal or regulatory investigations.
As a global organization, Westinghouse operates in multiple jurisdictions and may transfer Personal Data across international borders to support business operations, service delivery, and internal processes. These transfers may involve countries whose data protection laws differ from those in the country where the data was originally collected.
Personal Data may be shared among Westinghouse entities located in various countries. These intra-group transfers are governed by binding contractual arrangements, including intra-group data transfer agreements, which require all Westinghouse entities to uphold a consistent and adequate level of data protection, regardless of location. Access to Personal Data is strictly limited to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis and only for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement.
Where Personal Data is transferred to third parties or service providers located in countries that do not offer an adequate level of data protection (as defined by applicable laws), Westinghouse implements appropriate safeguards to ensure the protection of your data. These safeguards may include:
If you are located in the European Union (“EU”) or European Economic Area (“EEA”), Westinghouse ensures that any transfer of Personal Data outside the EU/EEA complies with applicable legal requirements. This includes the use of EU Standard Contractual Clauses, which provide a recognized legal mechanism for ensuring adequate protection of Personal Data transferred to countries outside the EU/EEA.
Westinghouse is committed to transparency regarding international data transfers. If you would like more information about the safeguards we have in place to protect your Personal Data during international transfers, please contact us at: dataprivacy@westinghouse.com
Westinghouse retains Personal Data collected through its Websites only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as otherwise permitted or required by applicable laws and regulations.
We retain Personal Data based on the following criteria:
Data Minimization and Anonymization
In certain circumstances, we may anonymize or de-identify your Personal Data so that it can no longer be associated with you. Once anonymized, the data is no longer considered Personal Data under applicable laws and may be used for legitimate business purposes, including analytics, research, and service improvement, without further notice or consent.
Westinghouse maintains de-identified data in its anonymized form and does not attempt to re-identify individuals, except for the limited purpose of verifying the effectiveness of our de-identification processes.
If you have questions about our data retention practices or wish to request deletion of your Personal Data, please contact us at dataprivacy@westinghouse.com.
Westinghouse is committed to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Personal Data. We have implemented a comprehensive set of physical, technical, and organizational security measures designed to safeguard Personal Data against accidental loss, unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, and disclosure.
These measures include, but are not limited to:
Employee and Third-Party Accountability
Westinghouse employees receive regular training on data protection principles and are required to handle Personal Data in accordance with applicable laws and internal policies. All personnel are bound by confidentiality obligations and data secrecy requirements.
Access to Personal Data is strictly limited to individuals—whether employees, contractors, agents, or service providers, who have a legitimate business need to access such data. Third-party vendors and suppliers are contractually obligated to:
We continuously monitor and update our security practices to address emerging threats and ensure the ongoing protection of Personal Data.
If you have questions or concerns about how your Personal Data is protected, please contact us at dataprivacy@westinghouse.com.
Subject to appliable law, you may have several rights in relation to your Personal Data. These can differ by country, but can be summarized in broad terms as follows:
We encourage you to contact us to update or correct your Personal Data if it changes or if the Personal Data, we hold about you is inaccurate.
We will contact you if we need additional information from you to honor your requests.
Should you have any queries or intention of requesting additional information on how to exercise your rights or to effectively submit such a request, please reach out to via one of the following channels:
If you are under the age of 18 years, please do not use or access our websites. It is not our intention to collect or use Personal Data from anyone under the age of 18 years, and we will not knowingly do so. If we are made aware that we have collected any Personal Data from minors and are asked to delete such information from our databases, we will promptly do so. In such event, please make a verifiable request if you are under 18 years of age. If you are less than 13 years of age, such verifiable request must be made by your parent or guardian.
As a convenience to our users, Westinghouse may provide links to third-party websites through our own Websites. These external sites are operated by organizations that are independent of Westinghouse, and their inclusion does not constitute an endorsement of their content, services, products, or viewpoints.
Westinghouse is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of any linked websites, nor for any links contained within those sites or any changes or updates made to them.
Important Notice About External Sites
Please be aware that this Privacy Statement does not apply to any third-party websites that may be linked from our Websites. These external sites may have their own privacy policies and practices, which may differ significantly from those of Westinghouse. For example:
Westinghouse does not monitor, control, or review the privacy practices of these third-party websites and disclaims any responsibility for how they handle your Personal Data.
Your Responsibility
Whenever you leave the Westinghouse Websites and access a third-party site, we strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy and terms of use of that site before providing any Personal Data or engaging with its content.
If you have any questions about how your data is handled on external websites, please contact the respective site owner or administrator directly.
This Statement is revised from time to time, as needed to reflect the latest Westinghouse organizational changes, changes in products and services, legal requirements. To the extent Westinghouse relies on your consent for the performance of any processing activities, we will make sure to request your consent if and where changes to this Statement may have an impact on the relevant processing before the changes are made.
The Data Controller responsible for the processing and processes described in this Online Privacy Statement is:
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
Communications Department
1000 Westinghouse Drive
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 16066
The Data Protection Officer (“DPO”) for the Westinghouse entities in Germany, Brazil and Canada is Mr. Gary Brown, who can be reached at:
Gary Brown, Chief Privacy Officer
Legal & Compliance
Westinghouse Electric Company
1000 Westinghouse Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Phone: +44 (0)7783 658441
Email: dataprivacy@westinghouse.com
In general, to exercise any of your rights or ask questions about this Online Privacy Statement, please contact us at: