Data Privacy in FAP

Questions about Data Privacy, contact

Roles covered by the generic Privacy Notices:

  • DAO, DPO, DTO, GAO, SL and GL: PN01519.
  • Departmental Space Manager (DSM): PN01489.

Actions covered by the generic Privacy Notices:

  • Surveys: PN01522.
  • Organising free events (onsite, online and/or hybrid): PN01681.
  • Organising paid events (onsite, online and/or hybrid): PN01661.

Additional information about the management of generic Privacy Notices: KB0010460 (English version) and KB0010461 (French version).


Contractors but can be also used as an introduction for Data Privacy.

Cf the videos “Privacy in a nutshell”:

Posters published on CDS and displayed next to the printers: Data Privacy – Secure printingData Privacy – Use a shredder and Data Privacy – Use a screen saver.


The main objective of this sub-group is to provide the CERN main IT stakeholders (IT, FAP-BC and SCE) with practical requirements for functionalities supporting OC11 compliance of the concerned services. A survey have been launched in the end of 2023. The replies to the survey were analysed over the summer by the members of the sub-group. The edition of the final report is currently in work and they expect a first draft by the next DPCC meeting.


The sub-group worked on a training structured in 2 modules, with Module 1 targeting anyone at CERN who processes personal data (mainly acting as data controllers) and Module 2 targeting colleagues who develop software tools/IT processes (mainly acting as data processors). Trainings are available via the CERN Learning Hub:


The procedure “Data retention guidelines” is available in the Admin e-guide with an Excel list with recommended retention periods.


You will find a list of IT tools to be used for the creation of surveys.

Guide to creating a survey” on the website of the ODP.

You can use the generic Survey privacy notice for your survey carried out with Microsoft Forms or with other standard tools provided by CERN, provided that the target audience of your survey is CERN internal.
Included are the identification of the target audience using standard filter criteria, the contact via e-mail and the collection of the replies to the survey incl. the login to the tool.

In case the generic privacy notice is not suitable and you don’t have RoPO, you must create a new one covering the invitation, if applicable, and the replies collected through the survey.


On the Data Privacy’s website

On the Admin e-guide

Data breach response procedure

Data Privacy Impact Assessment”.

Privacy Notice”:

A privacy notice (published RoPO) is a document that provides information on the processing activities carried out by a Controlling Service. It describes how the Controlling Service collects, uses, retains and discloses the personal information) are available via ServiceNow under Service Elements’ names.

Processing and Controlling services”: 

In practice, the Controlling Service decides what data is to be collected, what will be done with it and why (purpose, legal basis, retention period, transfer etc.). The Processing Service executes the processing operation requested by the Controlling Service and does not take initiative regarding establishing or changing the purposes or means of the processing operation.


Anonymisation and pseudonymisation
The ODP published the following information on the privacy web site together with relevant definitions and FAQ. 
CERNBox
It is recommended to use CERNBox to share personal data. For more information about CERNBox: documentation.
Controlling and Processing Services
Controlling and Processing Services via the ODP website.
Processing and Controlling Services via the Admin e-guide.
Data Sharing and Transfers
Data Sharing and Transfers via the ODP website.
Do not share CVs and other documents containing personal data by emails. Use CERNBox and don’t forget to delete the documents / emails once the process is ended.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ about OC11 on the ODP website.
Management of attachments
When an action is completed (Request or Incident in Service Now, processing of documents containing personal data…), it is recommended to remove attachments containing personal data.
FAQ on e-mails via the ODP website.
Privacy Notices
CERN Bulletin article about Privacy Notices: Feeling lost in the maze of privacy notices? Let’s decode them together!
Terminology
Terminology page on the ODP website.

Website of CERN’s Office of Data Privacy

Admin e-guide and Internal administration

Minutes of the Data Privacy Coordination Committee

Minutes (available only to staff and fellows).