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Toulouse School of Economics
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Copyright and intellectual property

This website falls under international copyright legislation, brand legislation and, generally speaking, intellectual property laws, both in terms of its content (texts, images, data, pictures, graphics, photos and audio, animations, videos, etc.) and in terms of its format (choices, plans, arrangement, access to data, organisation of data, etc.). This content, which appears on the pages of the website, remains the exclusive property of TSE.

Any reproduction or representation, in part or in full, of the pages, data or any other part of the website, by any process or on any device, is strictly forbidden and, without the express and prior authorisation from the author, will be taken as breach of copyright punishable by articles L335-2 et seq. of the French Intellectual Property Code.

The brands present on https://www.tse-fr.eu and those of TSE’s partners, as well as the logos appearing on the website, are brands registered in France and/or abroad in their various forms. Any reproduction, in part or in full, of these brands or logos, based on components of the website, without the express and prior authorisation of TSE, is forbidden in application of article L713-2 of the Intellectual Property Code.

Similarly, any use of the website and its content for illegal purposes will be subject to legal proceedings.

In some circumstances, content on the website (texts, images) remains the property of its respective authors. Any reproduction, representation, distribution or redistribution, in part or in full, of the content of the website on any device or by any process, and any sale, resale, retransmission or provision to a third-party by any means, is forbidden. Failure to comply with this rule amounts to a breach of copyright for which the perpetrator may be liable under civil or criminal law.

GDPR

A Key Issue in Research and Education

In a globalized digital world, the management of personal data is a strategic concern for all organizations, including academic institutions. As a research and educational institution, the Toulouse School of Economics (TSE) handles a wide variety of data: administrative information of students, research data, collaborations with public and private partners, and more. Ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is therefore essential to guarantee the protection of individuals and the security of the information processed.

To this end, the school has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO), who, together with the management team, is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of GDPR compliance. Appointed with the CNIL (France’s data protection authority), the Data Protection Officer has several missions, including: (i) informing and advising the organization and its employees on all matters relating to GDPR; (ii) ensuring compliance with the regulation and national data protection laws; (iii) acting as a contact point for individuals regarding questions on personal data protection; and (iv) cooperating with the CNIL and serving as its point of contact. As support, the school relies on Blockproof, a company operating nationwide and headquartered in Toulouse, which specializes in personal data protection.

GDPR : A Framework of Trust for Academic Institutions

Enforced since 2018, the GDPR sets the rules for the collection, processing, and storage of personal data within the European Union. It serves a dual purpose: to provide citizens with greater control over the use of their data, and to hold organizations accountable for how they manage it. For an academic institution like TSE, this means :

  • Informing and supporting students, researchers, and staff regarding their rights in terms of data protection;
  • Regulating the processing of research data, especially those collected through surveys, experiments, or partnerships with other institutions;
  • Securing collected data and implementing measures to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches;
  • Managing requests from individuals exercising their rights (access, rectification, erasure, etc.).

A Proactive Approach to GDPR Compliance

To meet these requirements, TSE has committed to a compliance and continuous improvement process. Procedures have been established to ensure GDPR compliance and the smooth operation of the school. TSE aims to foster a relationship of trust with its stakeholders, aligned with the values upheld by its Foundation. This commitment not only ensures regulatory compliance but also preserves the ethics and integrity that are at the heart of research and education. To learn more, discover the principle of accountability under the GDPR, applicable to all organizations that process personal data.

The Jean-Jacques Laffont Foundation and Its GDPR Commitment

Academic and research institutions, like the Toulouse School of Economics (TSE), deal with large amounts of information daily—whether it pertains to students, researchers, employees, service providers, or data arising from research projects. Personal data, in particular, requires reinforced protection, including the implementation of appropriate security measures, specific tools to handle data rights requests, and the adoption of GDPR best practices within academic settings.

In this regard, the Jean-Jacques Laffont Foundation, affiliated with TSE, has undertaken a GDPR compliance initiative to protect privacy.

Protecting and Respecting Privacy with GDPR

Within the Jean-Jacques Laffont Foundation, a Data Protection Officer (DPO) has been appointed, working alongside the management team to implement and monitor GDPR compliance. Appointed with the data protection authorities (CNIL), the DPO’s responsibilities include:

  • Informing and advising the organization and its employees on all matters relating to GDPR;
  • Ensuring compliance with the regulation and national data protection laws;
  • Acting as a contact point for individuals regarding personal data protection questions;
  • Cooperating with the CNIL and serving as its point of contact.

To support this initiative, we work with GDPR experts based in France and headquartered in Toulouse. At the Jean-Jacques Laffont Foundation, we are attentive to protecting the data of our stakeholders (employees, users, partners, etc.). This is why the tools and processes put in place to protect individuals are essential.

GDPR : Legal Definition

The GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulation, is a European Union regulation that came into force in 2018. Its goal is to enable EU citizens to monitor and enforce their rights with respect to data use by organizations, such as: the right to information, the right of access, the right to object, the right to rectification, the right to erasure (right to be forgotten), and the right to data portability. The GDPR applies to all organizations that collect, process, or use personal data of EU citizens. It’s not limited to cookies or legal notices; GDPR also covers paper documents, student contracts, employment contracts, subcontractor agreements, etc.

Regarding security, organizations (whether a foundation, public institution, or private company) must also implement measures to protect data against loss, alteration, or unauthorized disclosure—measures that have been adopted within the Jean-Jacques Laffont Foundation.

A European Legal Framework for Unified Data Protection

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the benchmark legislation for personal data protection within the European Union. Its purpose is to harmonize the practices of organizations that collect and process data relating to individuals. It aims to guarantee citizens better control over their data by granting them enhanced rights, such as the ability to access, rectify, or object to the processing of their data. GDPR also strengthens the responsibilities of management, particularly regarding transparency, security, and data governance. In this way, GDPR promotes the ethical and responsible use of personal data across all sectors, including academia and research.

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