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MOPC Platform - GDPR Compliance Documentation
1. Data Controller Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Controller | Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge |
| Contact | [Data Protection Officer email] |
| Platform | monaco-opc.com |
| Jurisdiction | Monaco |
2. Personal Data Collected
2.1 User Account Data
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email address | Account identification, notifications | Contract performance | Account lifetime + 2 years |
| Name | Display in platform, certificates | Contract performance | Account lifetime + 2 years |
| Phone number (optional) | WhatsApp notifications | Consent | Until consent withdrawn |
| Profile photo (optional) | Platform personalization | Consent | Until deleted by user |
| Role | Access control | Contract performance | Account lifetime |
| IP address | Security, audit logging | Legitimate interest | 12 months |
| User agent | Security, debugging | Legitimate interest | 12 months |
2.2 Project/Application Data
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project title | Competition entry | Contract performance | Program lifetime + 5 years |
| Project description | Evaluation | Contract performance | Program lifetime + 5 years |
| Team information | Contact, evaluation | Contract performance | Program lifetime + 5 years |
| Uploaded files | Evaluation | Contract performance | Program lifetime + 5 years |
| Country/Region | Geographic eligibility | Contract performance | Program lifetime + 5 years |
2.3 Evaluation Data
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jury evaluations | Competition judging | Contract performance | Program lifetime + 5 years |
| Scores and comments | Competition judging | Contract performance | Program lifetime + 5 years |
| Evaluation timestamps | Audit trail | Legitimate interest | Program lifetime + 5 years |
2.4 Technical Data
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session tokens | Authentication | Contract performance | Session duration |
| Magic link tokens | Passwordless login | Contract performance | 15 minutes |
| Audit logs | Security, compliance | Legitimate interest | 12 months |
| AI usage logs | Cost tracking, debugging | Legitimate interest | 12 months |
3. Data Processing Purposes
3.1 Primary Purposes
- Competition Management - Managing project submissions, evaluations, and results
- User Authentication - Secure access to the platform
- Communication - Sending notifications about evaluations, deadlines, results
3.2 Secondary Purposes
- Analytics - Understanding platform usage (aggregated, anonymized)
- Security - Detecting and preventing unauthorized access
- AI Processing - Automated filtering and matching (anonymized data only)
4. Third-Party Data Sharing
4.1 Subprocessors
| Subprocessor | Purpose | Data Shared | Location | DPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | AI processing | Anonymized project data only | USA | Yes |
| MinIO/S3 | File storage | Uploaded files | [Location] | Yes |
| Poste.io | Email delivery | Email addresses, notification content | [Location] | Yes |
4.2 Data Shared with OpenAI
Sent to OpenAI:
- Anonymized project titles (PII sanitized)
- Truncated descriptions (500 chars max)
- Project category, tags, country
- Team size (count only)
- Founded year (year only)
NEVER sent to OpenAI:
- Names of any individuals
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Physical addresses
- External URLs
- Internal database IDs
- File contents
For full details, see AI Data Processing.
5. Data Subject Rights
5.1 Right of Access (Article 15)
Users can request a copy of their personal data via:
- Profile → Settings → Download My Data
- Email to [DPO email]
Response Time: Within 30 days
5.2 Right to Rectification (Article 16)
Users can update their data via:
- Profile → Settings → Edit Profile
- Contact support for assistance
Response Time: Immediately for self-service, 72 hours for support
5.3 Right to Erasure (Article 17)
Users can request deletion via:
- Profile → Settings → Delete Account
- Email to [DPO email]
Exceptions: Data required for legal obligations or ongoing competitions
Response Time: Within 30 days
5.4 Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18)
Users can request processing restrictions by contacting [DPO email]
Response Time: Within 72 hours
5.5 Right to Data Portability (Article 20)
Users can export their data in machine-readable format (JSON) via:
- Profile → Settings → Export Data
Format: JSON file containing all user data
5.6 Right to Object (Article 21)
Users can object to processing based on legitimate interests by contacting [DPO email]
Response Time: Within 72 hours
6. Security Measures (Article 32)
6.1 Technical Measures
| Measure | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Encryption in transit | TLS 1.3 for all connections |
| Encryption at rest | AES-256 for sensitive data |
| Authentication | Magic link (passwordless) or OAuth |
| Rate limiting | 100 requests/minute per IP |
| Session management | Secure cookies, automatic expiry |
| Input validation | Zod schema validation on all inputs |
6.2 Access Controls
| Control | Implementation |
|---|---|
| RBAC | Role-based permissions (SUPER_ADMIN, PROGRAM_ADMIN, JURY_MEMBER, etc.) |
| Least privilege | Users only see assigned projects/programs |
| Session expiry | Configurable timeout (default 24 hours) |
| Audit logging | All sensitive actions logged |
6.3 Infrastructure Security
| Measure | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Firewall | iptables rules on VPS |
| DDoS protection | Cloudflare (if configured) |
| Updates | Regular security patches |
| Backups | Daily encrypted backups, 90-day retention |
| Monitoring | Error logging, performance monitoring |
7. Data Retention Policy
| Data Category | Retention Period | Deletion Method |
|---|---|---|
| Active user accounts | Account lifetime | Soft delete → hard delete after 30 days |
| Inactive accounts | 2 years after last login | Automatic anonymization |
| Project data | Program lifetime + 5 years | Archived, then anonymized |
| Audit logs | 12 months | Automatic deletion |
| AI usage logs | 12 months | Automatic deletion |
| Session data | Session duration | Automatic expiration |
| Backup data | 90 days | Automatic rotation |
8. International Data Transfers
8.1 OpenAI (USA)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Transfer Mechanism | Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) |
| DPA | OpenAI Data Processing Agreement |
| Data Minimization | Only anonymized data transferred |
| Risk Assessment | Low (no PII transferred) |
8.2 Data Localization
| Service | Location |
|---|---|
| Primary database | [EU location] |
| File storage | [Location] |
| Email service | [Location] |
9. Cookies and Tracking
9.1 Essential Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_token |
User authentication | Session |
csrf_token |
CSRF protection | Session |
9.2 Optional Cookies
The platform does not use:
- Marketing cookies
- Analytics cookies that track individuals
- Third-party tracking
10. Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
10.1 AI Processing DPIA
| Factor | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Risk | Personal data sent to third-party AI |
| Mitigation | Strict anonymization before processing |
| Residual Risk | Low (no PII transferred) |
10.2 File Upload DPIA
| Factor | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Risk | Sensitive documents uploaded |
| Mitigation | Pre-signed URLs, access controls, virus scanning |
| Residual Risk | Medium (users control uploads) |
10.3 Evaluation Data DPIA
| Factor | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Risk | Subjective opinions about projects/teams |
| Mitigation | Access controls, audit logging |
| Residual Risk | Low |
11. Breach Notification Procedure
11.1 Detection (Within 24 hours)
- Automated monitoring alerts
- User reports
- Security audit findings
11.2 Assessment (Within 48 hours)
- Identify affected data and individuals
- Assess severity and risk
- Document incident details
11.3 Notification (Within 72 hours)
Supervisory Authority:
- Notify if risk to individuals
- Include: nature of breach, categories of data, number affected, consequences, measures taken
Affected Individuals:
- Notify without undue delay if high risk
- Include: nature of breach, likely consequences, measures taken, contact for information
11.4 Documentation
All breaches documented regardless of notification requirement.
12. Contact Information
| Role | Contact |
|---|---|
| Data Protection Officer | [DPO name] |
| [DPO email] | |
| Address | [Physical address] |
Supervisory Authority: Commission de Contrôle des Informations Nominatives (CCIN) [Address in Monaco]
13. Document History
| Version | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2025-01 | Initial version |