The Foundation for Science and Technology, IP (FCT), as an administrative entity with high commitments in the area of research in the field of science, technology and innovation, is committed to ensuring that the processing of personal data carried out within the scope of the Jornadas FCCN 2026 respects the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, minimization and security, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This Privacy Policy clearly and contextually describes how personal data is processed within the organization, execution, and evaluation of Jornadas.
This policy should be read in conjunction with the FCT General Privacy and Data Protection Policy available on the institutional website.
Data Controller
Within the scope of the Jornadas FCCN 2026, the FCT acts as the data controller for personal data.
Headquarters: Av. D. Carlos I, 126, 1249-074 Lisbon; Telephone: +351 21 392 43 00
Categories of data subjects
In the context of the Jornadas FCCN 2026, personal data from the following categories of data subjects may be processed:
- participants registered for the event;
- speakers;
- Representatives of partner and sponsoring organizations;
- Volunteers and accredited journalists.
Categories of personal data processed
Within the scope of the organization and execution of the Jornadas, only personal data that is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary is processed, namely:
- Common personal data:
- Identification data, such as first and last name;
- Contact details, such as email address and, where applicable, telephone contact;
- Professional or academic information, such as institutional affiliation or role performed.
- Image and sound data
- Photographs, video footage, and voice recordings captured during the Jornadas, in the context of participation in the event or intervention as a speaker.
- Special category data (where applicable)
- health data, strictly limited to the voluntary indication of dietary restrictions or allergies, exclusively for the purpose of meal planning.
Data from special categories that are not strictly necessary for the implementation of Jornadas are not processed.
Methods of data collection
The following personal data is collected, in particular:
- through the registration forms in the Jornadas;
- access to and in-person participation in the event;
- in completing satisfaction surveys;
- When subscribing to newsletters, where applicable;
- in capturing images and sound during the sessions;
- When browsing the Jornadas website, you are subject to the terms of the Cookie Policy.
Purpose of Treatment
The personal data collected within the scope of the Jornadas FCT 2026 is intended for the purpose of managing institutional communication and events, with a view to the following processing activities:
- organization, management and logistics of the event;
- Management of registrations, attendance, and issuance of certificates;
- communications directly related to Jornadas;
- Evaluation of the event through satisfaction surveys;
- Institutional dissemination of Jornadas and its contents.
Fundamentals of Lawfulness
The processing of personal data within the scope of Jornadas is based on the following legal grounds:
- Article 6(1)(e) of the GDPR, as it proves necessary for the exercise of functions of public interest by the FCT, namely in the organization, execution, institutional dissemination and evaluation of the Jornadas;
- Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR, when the collection and processing depend on the consent of the data subject, specifically for subscribing to newsletters and sharing data with institutional partners as independent controllers;
- Article 9, paragraph 2, point (a) of the GDPR – in the case of processing health data relating to dietary restrictions, with explicit consent.
Participation in satisfaction surveys is optional.
Image and sound capture
Within the scope of the Jornadas, photographs and image and sound recordings may be captured for the purpose of institutional registration and dissemination of the event by FCCN, the digital services unit of FCT.
Participants may exercise their right to object by contacting the organization on-site or the FCT Data Protection Officer. Whenever possible, appropriate measures will be taken to respect this objection.
Recipients and subcontractors
Personal data may be accessed by FCT's internal services and by subcontractors that provide technical or logistical support to the organization of the Jornadas, subject to appropriate contractual guarantees and in accordance with the GDPR.
Retention period
Personal data will only be kept for the period necessary to achieve the purposes associated with Jornadas and to comply with FCT's legal or institutional obligations, after which it will be deleted or anonymized.
International data transfer
Personal data may be subject to international transfers, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the GDPR.
Rights of Personal Data Holders
Data subjects may exercise, under the GDPR, the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection, and withdrawal of consent, as well as lodge a complaint with the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD).
Data Protection Officer
The FCT Data Protection Officer can be contacted at the following address:
dpo@fct.pt.
Policy updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated, and we recommend that you consult it regularly.