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Ethics

Dialog believes that continued success in the semiconductor market can be achieved only by adopting continuously high standards of ethical behaviour when dealing with customers, suppliers and workers. It is particularly important to protect intellectual property (IP), which is the key to ensuring the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. Any transfer of technology or know-how is always done in a manner that protects IP rights; effective protection also means that products can be discussed openly with our business partners.

The disclosure of information which is related to business activities, structure, our financial situation and performance is always carried out in accordance with applicable regulations and prevailing industry practices. We expect the highest standards of integrity from all Dialog stakeholders; any malpractice is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination and legal action.

Neither we nor our suppliers offer or accept inducements or any other means of obtaining undue or improper advantage. We have a “Whistleblower” policy in place to protect employees’ confidentiality and encourage our suppliers to do the same.

Human Rights

Dialog’s suppliers must demonstrate a commitment to upholding workers’ human rights and to treating them with dignity and respect. Standards such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Social Accountability International and the Ethical Trading Initiative have been used as a basis for these requirements.

All labour must be given voluntarily and workers must be free to leave their employment on reasonable notice. Child labour must not be used at any stage of manufacturing. Working hours must not exceed the maximum set by local laws and wages must comply with all applicable laws.

Suppliers must ensure that workers are not threatened or subjected to inhumane or harsh treatment, harassment or any form of unlawful discrimination. Open communication and direct engagement between workers and management is encouraged, even in those countries where there is no meaningful legal protection.

In order to promote its philosophy several new initiatives have been introduced to all of Dialog’s manufacturing partners during 2009, including a detailed code of conduct for them to review and implement. Detailed self-audits have been performed by all our suppliers in order to verify the implementation of this code of conduct and on-site audits and inspections are performed regularly by Dialog to verify its continuing maintenance.