Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for INNO4COV19.eu

Data Processing Operation: “INNO4COV-19 Stakeholders Database”

Privacy Policy
This privacy policy will explain how INNO4COV19 uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website.

  • Introduction

The INNO4COV-19 – Boosting Innovation for COVID-19 Diagnostic, Prevention and Surveillance Project has received funding from the European Union´s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme, under Grant Agreement no. 101016203. The INNO4COV-19 Project aims to create a “lab to fab” platform and collaboration resource where companies and reference laboratories will find the tools for developing and implementing innovative technologies to tackle COVID-19 and future pandemics – from idea assessment to market exploitation. This work will be carried out as part of the European Union Coronavirus initiative and in strong collaboration with all the funded projects aiming at accelerate the time to market for any promising product. The INNO4COV-19 Project is set to assist at least 30 test cases and applications for combatting COVID-19 from several areas, from innovative diagnostics and screening systems, environmental surveillance, sensors and devices for telemedicine to protective equipment for people and safer public.

The INNO4COV-19 consortium is composed by the following partners:

1. International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), the Coordinator

2. Biokeralty Research AIE

3. iMM – Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes

4. BIOEF – Fundación Vasca de Innovación e Investigación Sanitarias

5. Leitat Technological Center

6. UNIBO – Università di Bologna

7, Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft MBH

8. Fraunhofer-FEP – Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP

9. Trinity College Dublin

10. VITO – Flemish Institute for Technological Research

11. Obelis SA

  • Purpose

The purpose of this data processing operation is the subscription of newsletters; publications and events announcements; dissemination of the INNO4COV-19 activities; information about the INNO4COV-19 project, services and contests; to promote innovation and technology transfer; to send survey forms and other communications activities.    

  • Personal data processed

The personal data processed under this operation includes the following: complete name, place of work, department and position held, address, and e-mail address. 

  • Personal Data Storage

The personal data processed under this operation is stored in a database of the INNO4COV-19 consortium, named “INNO4COV-19 Stakeholders database”, having implemented all security measures.

  • Controller of the Processing Operation

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) is responsible for the management of the data processed under this operation. 

  • Legal Basis

The processing of personal data is required to contact and receive information regarding the activities developed by the INNO4COV-19 Project. Therefore, not providing the required personal data or not accepting the privacy statement concerning this data processing operation will render it impossible to register, submit or receive information regarding said activities. In accordance with the Regulation UE no. 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), where applicable, as well as any other legislation or regulatory requirements in force from time to time which apply to each Party relating to the use of personal data, the INNO4COV-19 Consortium assures that the personal data obtained from your submission will be incorporated into a record, property of the INNO4COV-19 Consortium, having implemented all security measures.

  • Security Measures

The INNO4COV-19 Consortium shall ensure that it has in place appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect against unauthorised or unlawful processing of Personal Data and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, Personal Data, appropriate to the harm that might result from the unauthorised or unlawful processing or accidental loss, destruction or damage and the nature of the data to be protected, having regard to the state of technological development and the cost of implementing any measures. 

  • Recipients of the Personal Data

The INNO4COV-19 Consortium will have access to the personal data, as well as the project´s contractors, and, if requested, the Program Managing Authorities (H2020).

Contractors are defined as service providers engaged by the INNO4COV-19 Consortium to perform specific tasks related to the execution of the project. Contractors shall have access to personal data on a specific need-to-know basis, they shall be made aware of this privacy statement and they shall undertake obligations no less onerous than those contained in this statement. 

Personal data will not be used for other purposes than those described above. Except for the situations referred to in the previous paragraphs they will not be disclosed to any third parties.

  • Legality of Processing

Processing is necessary for the performance of the tasks carried out on INNO4COV-19 Project, under Grant Agreement no. 101016203. The Personal Data are processed based on the consent of the stakeholders of the INNO4COV-19 Project.

  • Provision, access and rectification of the data

Each person has the right to access his or her own personal data and the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data, as well as to request the removal of his or her personal data, which will be implemented within 10 working days after your specific request will be deemed legitimate. Queries concerning the processing of personal data may be addressed to the following email: info@inno4cov19.eu

  • Time limit for storing data

Records shall be retained for a period of up 5 years after the project is terminated, or until the request for removing the personal data from our database.

  • Cookies

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behaviour information. When you visit our websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology 

For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org. 

  • How do we use cookies?

INNO4COV19 uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website. 

Statistics 

The website uses a minimal build of Google Analytics, a service which transmits website traffic data to Google servers in the United States and allows us to notice trends to improve the user experience on our website. This minimal build processes personal data such as: the unique User ID set by Google Analytics, the date and time, the title of the page being viewed, the URL of the page being viewed, the URL of the page that was viewed prior to the current page, the screen resolution, the time in local time zone, the files that were clicked on and downloaded, the links clicked on to an outside domain, the type of device, and the country, region, and city.  

You may opt out of this tracking at any time by activating the “Do Not Track” setting in your browser. 

  • What types of cookies do we use?

Functionality

Inno4cov19.eu uses these cookies so that we recognise you on our website and remember your previously selected preferences. These could include what language you prefer and location you are in. A mix of first-party and third-party cookies are used. 

  • How to manage cookies

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result. 

  • External Websites

From time to time we may link from our website to external websites that set cookies on your machine, please note such websites are outside Inno4cov19’s control and are not covered by this Cookie and Privacy policy statement.

Privacy Statement Data Processing Operation: “INNO4COV-19 Open Call”

  • Introduction

The INNO4COV-19 – Boosting Innovation for COVID-19 Diagnostic, Prevention and Surveillance Project has received funding from the European Union´s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme, under Grant Agreement no. 101016203. The INNO4COV-19 Project aims to create a “lab to fab” platform and collaboration resource where companies and reference laboratories will find the tools for developing and implementing innovative technologies to tackle COVID-19 and future pandemics – from idea assessment to market exploitation. This work will be carried out as part of the European Union Coronavirus initiative and in strong collaboration with all the funded projects aiming at accelerate the time to market for any promising product. The INNO4COV-19 Project is set to assist at least 30 test cases and applications for combatting COVID-19 from several areas, from innovative diagnostics and screening systems, environmental surveillance, sensors and devices for telemedicine to protective equipment for people and safer public.

The INNO4COV-19 consortium is composed by the following partners:

1. International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), the Coordinator

2. Biokeralty Research AIE

3. iMM – Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes

4. BIOEF – Fundación Vasca de Innovación e Investigación Sanitarias

5. Leitat Technological Center

6. UNIBO – Università di Bologna

7, Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft MBH

8. Fraunhofer-FEP – Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP

9. Trinity College Dublin

10. VITO – Flemish Institute for Technological Research

11. Obelis SA

  • Purpose

The purpose of this data processing operation is to screen, manage, evaluate, and select the proposals received under the INNO4COV-19 Open Call, which will provide financial support to companies with the aim of accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to tackle COVID-19 and future pandemics. The purposes include communication regarding the INNO4COV-19 Open Call, events, announcements, services, and project´s overall activities.  

  • Personal data processed

The personal data processed under this operation includes the following: complete name, nationality, place of work, department and position held, address, and e-mail address. 

  • Personal Data Storage

The personal data processed under this operation is stored in a database of the INNO4COV-19 consortium, named “INNO4COV-19 Open Call Database”, having implemented all security measures.

  • Controller of the Processing Operation

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) is responsible for the management of the data processed under this operation. 

  • Legal Basis

The processing of personal data is required to contact and receive information regarding the activities developed by the INNO4COV-19 Open Call. Therefore, not providing the required personal data or not accepting the privacy statement concerning this data processing operation will render it impossible to register, submit or receive information regarding said activities. In accordance with the Regulation UE no. 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), where applicable, as well as any other legislation or regulatory requirements in force from time to time which apply to each Party relating to the use of personal data, the INNO4COV-19 Consortium assures that the personal data obtained from your submission will be incorporated into a record, property of the INNO4COV-19 Consortium, having implemented all security measures.

  • Security Measures

The INNO4COV-19 Consortium shall ensure that it has in place appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect against unauthorised or unlawful processing of Personal Data and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, Personal Data, appropriate to the harm that might result from the unauthorised or unlawful processing or accidental loss, destruction or damage and the nature of the data to be protected, having regard to the state of technological development and the cost of implementing any measures. 

  • Recipients of the Personal Data

The INNO4COV-19 Consortium will have access to the personal data, as well as the project´s contractors, external evaluators, and, if requested, the Program Managing Authorities (H2020).

Contractors are defined as service providers engaged by the INNO4COV-19 Consortium to perform specific tasks related to the execution of the project. Contractors shall have access to personal data on a specific need-to-know basis, they shall be made aware of this privacy statement and they shall undertake obligations no less onerous than those contained in this statement. 

External evaluators are defined as experts which are not part of the INNO4COV-19 consortium which may be invited to be part of the evaluation committee of the INNO4COV-19 Open Call. External Evaluators shall have access to personal data on a specific need-to-know basis, they shall be made aware of this privacy statement and they shall undertake obligations no less onerous than those contained in this statement. 

Personal data will not be used for other purposes than those described above. Except for the situations referred to in the previous paragraphs they will not be disclosed to any third parties.

  • Legality of Processing

Processing is necessary for the performance of the tasks carried out on INNO4COV-19 Project, under Grant Agreement no. 101016203. The Personal Data are processed based on the consent of the applicants of the INNO4COV-19 Open Call.

  • Provision, access and rectification of the data

Each person has the right to access his or her own personal data and the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data, as well as to request the removal of his or her personal data, which will be implemented within 10 working days after your specific request will be deemed legitimate. Queries concerning the processing of personal data may be addressed to the following email: info@inno4cov19.eu

  1. Time limit for storing data

Records shall be retained for a period of up 5 years after the project is terminated, or until the request for removing the personal data from our database.