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Notice Regarding the Processing of Personal Data<\/strong><\/p>\n

REGISTRATION IN THE PTEA ALUMNI REGISTER<\/strong><\/p>\n

The University of Thessaly (hereinafter referred to as the \u201cUniversity\u201d) attaches great importance to the lawful and secure processing of your personal data, which is carried out in accordance with the fundamental principles of personal data protection set forth in Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 27, 2016, on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation\u2014GDPR), namely the lawfulness, fairness, and transparency of processing; purpose limitation; data minimization; accuracy; storage limitation; integrity and confidentiality; and, finally, accountability.<\/p>\n

1. Data Controller<\/strong><\/p>\n

The University is the Data Controller for the personal data processed for the purpose described below. Our address is Argonauton & Filellinon, P.O. Box 382 21, Volos, tel.: 30 2421074000. You may contact the University\u2019s Data Protection Officer, Priority Quality Consultants S.A., at the following email address: dpo@uth.gr<\/a><\/a>“>dpo@uth.gr<\/a>\">dpo@uth.gr<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

2. Purpose of Processing<\/strong><\/p>\n

The University processes the personal data collected directly from you as part of an effort to compile a registry of (Alumni) of the Department of Special Education, with the aim of facilitating two-way communication between the Department of Special Education and its alumni. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the Department\u2019s relationship with its alumni, which is part of the Department\u2019s Strategic Plan. Personal data will be used in the context of two-way communication regarding events, workshops, programs, and research, as well as any type of educational, scientific, or social activity related to the community formed between the Department of Special Education and its alumni.<\/p>\n

3. Personal Data Subject to Processing<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the purposes described above, your personal data is processed. This data is collected, with your consent, to be incorporated into the collective institutional account that is being created, namely alumni-sed@uth.gr<\/a><\/a>“>alumni-sed@uth.gr<\/a>\">alumni-sed@uth.gr<\/a><\/a>. To register at this address, we collect your first name, last name, email address, contact phone numbers, and city of residence.<\/b><\/p>\n

4. Legal Basis for Processing<\/strong><\/p>\n

The legal basis for the University\u2019s processing of your personal data is deemed necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest that the University pursues as part of its broader activities. These activities relate to the University of Thessaly\u2019s connection to the labor market, its outreach, and its policy of improving the quality of its academic programs.<\/p>\n

5. Access to Personal Data\u2014Recipients<\/strong><\/p>\n

Access to your personal data is granted to the Secretariat and the relevant PTEA Alumni Monitoring Committee, which is authorized to achieve the aforementioned processing purpose.<\/p>\n

6. Transfers Outside the EEA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your personal data collected for this purpose is not transferred outside the European Economic Area. If, in the future, it becomes necessary\u2014within the scope of the University\u2019s responsibilities, legal obligations, or claims\u2014to transfer data to a third country or an international organization, such transfer will be carried out in accordance with the conditions for lawful and secure transfer set forth in Regulation 679\/2016 and national legislation. In addition, in cases provided for by applicable law, you will be fully informed of such a transfer prior to its occurrence.<\/p>\n

7. Retention Period for Your Personal Data<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your personal data will be retained for as long as you wish to receive updates and participate in the community at alumni-sed@uth.gr<\/a><\/a>“>alumni-sed@uth.gr<\/a>\">alumni-sed@uth.gr<\/a><\/a>. If you wish to be removed from this registry, please submit a request to the PTEA Secretariat, g-sed@uth.gr<\/a><\/a>“>g-sed@uth.gr<\/a>\">g-sed@uth.gr<\/a><\/a> with the subject line \u201cREMOVAL FROM THE PTEA ALUMNI REGISTRY,\u201d and your request will be processed within one week.<\/p>\n

8. The Security of Your Data<\/strong><\/p>\n

We commit to having implemented appropriate organizational and technical measures to ensure the security and protection of your data against any form of accidental or unauthorized processing. Please note that our specially authorized staff, who process your personal data, receive appropriate training, guidance, and updates. The measures we take are reviewed and amended at regular intervals or whenever deemed necessary based on new requirements and technological developments.<\/p>\n

9. Your Rights and How to Exercise Them<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a Data Subject, you have the following rights:<\/p>\n