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Data Protection

Data processing is the responsibility of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH which attaches great importance to responsible and transparent management of personal data.

Below you will find information about,

  • who you can contact at GIZ on the subject of data protection.
  • what data is processed when you visit the website.
  • what data is processed when you contact us, subscribe to newsletters or press releases or use other GIZ online services.
  • what possibilities there are to object to the storage of the data.
  • what rights you have with respect to us.

CONTROLLER AND DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

The responsible body for data processing is the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

Address:
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 32 + 36, 53113 Bonn, Germany
Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1–5, 65760 Eschborn, Germany

Contact:
CONNEX@giz.de

If you have specific questions about the protection of your data, please contact GIZ’s data protection officer: datenschutzbeauftragte@giz.de

Information about the Collection of Personal Data

  1. General

GIZ processes personal data exclusively in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

Personal data are, for example, name, address, e-mail addresses and user behavior.

Personal data will only be processed by GIZ to the extent necessary. Which data is required and processed for what purpose and on what basis depends largely on the type of service you use, or on the purpose for which the data is required.

  1. Collection of personal data when visiting our website

Each time the website is accessed, the data stored includes, but is not limited to, the page that is viewed, the IP address of the accessing device, the page from which the user was redirected, as well as the date and time of access.

The data in the log file is deleted after seven days.

Further Information on the Storage and Transfer of Data

GIZ is obliged to store data beyond the time of the visit in order to ensure protection against attacks on the GIZ’s internet infrastructure and the communications technology of the Federal Government (legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (e) GDPR in conjunction with Section 5 BSI Act). In the event of attacks on communications technology, this data is analyzed and used to initiate legal and criminal prosecution.

Data logged when accessing the GIZ’s website is only transmitted to third parties if there is a legal obligation to do so or if the transmission is necessary for legal or criminal prosecution in the event of attacks on the Federal Government’s communications technology. Data will not be passed on in any other cases. This data is not merged with other data sources at GIZ.

Processing of Personal Data When Contacting Us

When users contact us, the data provided will be processed in order to be able to respond to the enquiry. The following contact options are available: 

  • contact by e-mail
  • contact by letter
  • contact by telephone

Contact by e-mail

It is possible to contact GIZ via the e-mail addresses provided. In this case, at least the e-mail address but also any other personal user data transmitted with the e-mail (e.g. family and given name, address) as well as the information contained in the e-mail are stored solely for the purpose of contacting the user and processing the request.

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 (1) e GDPR.

Contact by letter

When contacting us by letter, the personal data transmitted (e.g. surname, first name, address) and the information contained in the letter will be stored for the purpose of contacting you and processing the request.

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending a letter is Art. 6 (1) e GDPR.

Contact by telephone

If you contact us by telephone, personal data will be processed to the extent necessary in order to handle your request.

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of a telephone call is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e GDPR.

Processing of Personal Data in Connection with Social Media Network Use

On its website, GIZ offers the opportunity to visit company presences on social networks. CONNEX is running a project page on LinkedIn.

This online presence is operated in order to interact with the users active on that platform and to provide information about projects and services. By clicking on the LinkedIn logo, the user is redirected to the CONNEX presence on LinkedIn.

When users visit the platform, personal data is collected, used and stored by the operators of the respective social network, but not by GIZ. This is also the case even if the users themselves do not have an account with the respective social network.

The individual data processing operations and their scope differ depending on the operator of the respective social network. GIZ has no influence on the collection of data and its further use by the operators of the social networks. We are not fully aware of the extent to which, where and for how long the data is stored; to what extent the networks comply with existing obligations regarding erasure; what analyses are conducted and links established with the data; and to whom the data is disclosed.

When you access a GIZ presence on social media, the terms of use and the data protection declarations of the respective operators apply. Click here for the contact addresses and links to the privacy policies of the social media in which GIZ operates.

Disclosure to Third Parties

GIZ does not pass on personal data to third parties unless it is legally obliged or entitled to do so by law.

Transfer of Data to Third Countries

GIZ does not transfer personal data to third countries. When using social media, the data protection regulations of the respective providers apply.

Duration of Data Retention

User data will not be kept any longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it is processed or as required by law.

It Security of User Data

The protection of personal data is an important concern for GIZ. Therefore, technical and organizational security measures ensure that the data is protected against accidental and intentional manipulation, unintended erasure and unauthorized access. These measures are updated according with the technical developments and are constantly adapted in line with the risks.

Reference to User Rights

Visitors to the GIZ website have the right to

  • Access to information about your data stored by us (Art. 15 GDPR),
  • Rectification of your data stored by us (Art. 16 GDPR),
  • Erasure of your data stored by us (Art. 17 GDPR),
  • Restriction of the processing of your data stored by us (Art. 18 GDPR),
  • Object to the storage of your data, provided that this data is processed based on Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. f) and e) GDPR (Art. 21 GDPR),
  • receive the data concerning you in a commonly used and machine-readable format from the controller in order to have it transmitted to another controller if necessary (right to data portability, Art. 20 GDPR),
  • withdraw your consent, provided that the processing of the data has been carried out on the basis of consent (Art. 6 para. 1 a) GDPR). The lawfulness of the processing based on the consent given remains unaffected until the reception of the withdrawal.
  • In accordance with Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority. The competent authority for GIZ is the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI).

If you have any questions about the processing of your personal data, you can contact GIZ’s data protection officer at datenschutzbeauftragte@giz.de. 

For Further Information

The CONNEX team is available to answer your questions and provide any clarification you may require. Please feel free to contact us for assistance or additional details.

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