• Voir en Operational Circular No. • 11 (Rev.1) - The Processing of Personal Data at CERN 11 February, 2026 | ByHR department Operational Circular No. • 1), entitled “The processing of personal data at CERN”, approved by the Director-General, is now available via the followinglink. • This revision cancels and replaces Operational Circular No. • 11, entitled “The processing of personal data at CERN”, dated January 2019, and its two annexes, which came into force on 1 July 2021. • The objective of this revision is to reduce both legal and reputational risks by clarifying key elements, such as the conditions for consent, the procedure for undertaking a Data Privacy Impact Assessment (DPIA), the role of external entities, CERN’s position as a data controller and references to data subject rights.
Article Summaries:
- CERN Updates Personal‑Data Policy to Mitigate Risks
CERN’s Director‑General has approved Operational Circular No. 11 (Rev. 1), replacing the 2019 version and its annexes that entered force on 1 July 2021. The new circular, effective 1 February 2026, aims to lower legal and reputational risks by clarifying consent conditions, the Data Privacy Impact Assessment (DPIA) process, the role of external parties, CERN’s status as data controller, and data‑subject rights. While simplifying language where possible, the revision maintains the same level of personal‑data protection. The updated policy is now available online for all CERN personnel and stakeholders.
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