AB Medica and Intuitive Issue Joint Privacy Notice
Medical technology manufacturer Intuitive and its Italian distributor AB Medica have released a joint privacy notice clarifying the processing of personal data.
Intuitive Surgical Sàrl, a manufacturer of computer-enhanced medical technology, and its Italian distributor AB Medica S.p.A. have issued a joint privacy notice, effective March 2, 2026. The notice outlines the joint collection and processing of personal data related to Intuitive's robotic-assisted surgical technology, covering its sales, marketing, maintenance, and services.
AB Medica serves as the distributor for Intuitive's technology within Italy. The joint notice aims to ensure transparency and protect the rights and trust of individuals whose data is collected and processed by either company. The processing of personal data is generally based on the companies' legitimate interests, contractual necessity, or consent.
The companies state they do not sell personal data and comply with all applicable data privacy laws, including the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Data is stored using industry-standard IT and cloud services, with practices in place to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Both AB Medica and Intuitive are designated as joint controllers of personal data. Specific contact information, including data protection officer email addresses, is provided for each entity. Data collection encompasses information from website users and representatives of third parties, used for purposes such as customer relationship management, market research, and product development.