Compliance and export controls
Defence communications carries real obligations. This page sets out what we do, what we don’t do, and how we handle controlled information.
What we do and don’t do
Datum prepares written and designed communications materials: datasheets, brochures, presentations, website content and investor documents.
We do not manufacture, sell, supply, transfer or broker defence articles or dual-use goods. We do not negotiate contracts for the sale of defence products, and we do not take commission on sales of defence products.
Export controls
Technical information about defence and dual-use products can itself be controlled. Our clients are responsible for determining which information may be released, including obtaining any approvals required from the State Service of Export Control of Ukraine.
On every project we:
- work only from information the client confirms is cleared for release
- ask clients not to send classified or controlled technical data
- schedule a formal export control review by the client before any document is finalised
- remove or generalise any detail the client identifies as controlled
- do not share client technical information with third parties outside the engagement
We are also mindful of export control rules in the markets our clients target, including those of the United Kingdom, the European Union and the United States, where they may affect how information is received and shared.
Sanctions
We do not work with, or on behalf of, any person or organisation subject to UK, EU, US or Ukrainian sanctions. We screen new clients and the parties they ask us to approach before work begins.
Investment activity
Datum is not authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission as a broker-dealer, or authorised by any EU regulator. We do not provide investment advice, arrange deals in investments or hold client money.
Our investor work is limited to preparing materials and making introductions. Where a transaction requires regulated activity, it is carried out by an appropriately authorised firm. Foreign investment in Ukrainian defence companies may require government approval, and all parties should take independent legal advice.
Anti-bribery
We do not offer, pay or accept bribes or improper payments of any kind, directly or through others. We expect the same of our clients and partners, and we will end any engagement where we have reason to believe this standard is not being met.
Compliance contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to compliance@datumdefencegroup.com.
Last updated September 2026.