MLRN Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Statement pursuant to and for the purposes of Article 13 EU Regulation 2016/679 – GDPR – Information on the processing of personal data collected from the interested party


This Privacy policy sets out how Transcrime – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (henceforth referred to as TC-UCSC) uses and protects any personal information that you provide by navigating the MLRN website and entering data in the contact form. It also explains your rights under the EU Regulation 2016/679 (hereinafter referred to as GDPR).

We reserve the right to modify or simply update this privacy notice, in part or completely, also due to changes in the applicable legislation by updating this page; any changes will be made explicit on this page; you should check page regularly to ensure that you agree with any changes. This policy is effective by October 26st, 2023.

1. Purposes for Processing Your Personal Data

The personal data provided by users through the website are processed for the following objectives:

For those willing to subscribe to and become members of MLRN:

a) Enabling the management and the execution of operations directly associated and essential to MLRN, and in particular (a) sending details for connecting to MLRN webinars and (b) sending information on future MLRN events, initiatives, news;

b) Facilitating the fulfillment of obligations stipulated by laws, local regulations, EU regulations, or provisions issued by legally authorized entities and supervisory or control bodies;

c) Conducting statistical research and analysis on aggregated or anonymous data, where the user cannot be identified, in order to assess the functioning of the website and its operational features, including the resolution of any technical issues.

For those willing to request information about MLRN:

a) Enabling the answers by MLRN organisers;

b) Facilitating the fulfillment of obligations stipulated by laws, local regulations, EU regulations, or provisions issued by legally authorized entities and supervisory or control bodies;

c) Conducting statistical research and analysis on aggregated or anonymous data, where the user cannot be identified, in order to assess the functioning of the website and its operational features, including the resolution of any technical issues.

For those willing to share contact information with other subscribed members of MLRN:

In addition to what above, enabling the sharing of contact information with other MLRN members through appropriate and secure mechanisms and channels;

For those willing to receive also news from Transcrime – Joint Research Centre on Innovation and Crime:

In addition to what above, sending periodic (bi-monthly) information on Transcrime webinars, events, initiatives, news.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Your Personal Data

For the purposes indicated in the previous paragraph, the legal basis of the processing, which certifies its lawfulness, is the consent pursuant to art. 6, par. 1, letter a) of the GDPR.

3. Data Controller

The data controller is Transcrime – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo Gemelli 1, 20123 Milan (Mi).

5. Method of data processing

The data is processed using manual and telematic tools, with criteria strictly related to the purposes indicated above and, in any case, in such a way as to guarantee the security, protection and confidentiality of the data, in accordance with the provisions of current legislation.

6. Data Types Processed

BROWSING DATA

During regular operations, this website’s IT systems and software procedures gather certain personal data that is inherently transmitted through Internet communication protocols.

This data category encompasses IP addresses or domain names of the computers utilized by users who connect to the site, addresses in URI/URL format (Uniform Resource Identifier/Locator) for the requested resources, the time of the request, the method used to submit the request to the server, the size of the obtained file in response, the numerical code indicating the server’s response status (e.g., successful, error), and other parameters related to the user’s operating system and IT environment.

USER-PROVIDED DATA

Sending emails to the addresses specified on this site or through the contact form is optional, explicit, and voluntary. However, doing so will result in the subsequent acquisition of the sender’s address, which is necessary for responding to the requests, along with any other personal data included in the communication.

The data stored include:

  • Email address
  • Name and surname
  • Affiliation
  • Other information provided by the user

6.1. COOKIES

The website employs cookies. and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have engaged. A cookie is a small simple file that is sent along with pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or another device. The information stored therein may be returned to our servers or to the servers of the relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.

What are scripts?

A script is a piece of program code that is used to make our website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our server or on your device.

What is a web beacon?

A web beacon (or a pixel tag) is a small, invisible piece of text or image on a website that is used to monitor traffic on a website. In order to do this, various data about you is stored using web beacons.

Essential or functional cookies

Essential or functional cookies ensure that certain parts of the website work properly and that your user preferences remain known. By placing functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. This way, you do not need to repeatedly enter the same information when visiting our website and, for example, the items remain in your shopping cart until you have paid. We may place these cookies without your consent.

Consent

When you visit our website for the first time, we will show you a pop-up with an explanation about cookies. As soon as you click on “Accept”, you consent to us using the categories of cookies and plug-ins you selected in the pop-up, as described in this Cookie Policy. At any time you can change your choices via the shield icon in the lower right corner of the homepage. You can also disable the use of cookies via your browser, but please note that our website may no longer work properly.

You can use your internet browser to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed. Another option is to change the settings of your internet browser so that you receive a message each time a cookie is placed. For more information about these options, please refer to the instructions in the Help section of your browser.

Please note that our website may not work properly if all cookies are disabled. If you do delete the cookies in your browser, they will be placed again after your consent when you visit our website again.

7. Retention period for personal data

The processed data may be retained by the recipients for a duration of 10 (ten) years, starting from the date when consent for the relevant processing was granted.

8. Rights of the data subject

At any time, you may exercise, pursuant to articles 15 to 21 of EU Regulation no. 2016/679, the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access: You have the right to request access to your personal data.
  • Right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Right to erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data.
  • Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to data portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to withdraw consent: If we are processing your personal data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please send a written request to the postal address of the registered office or to the email address info@moneylaunderingresearch.com.

9. Complaints

If you believe that we have violated your rights under the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in your country of residence.

If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us at info@moneylaunderingresearch.com