Ensuring the privacy of our Users' personal data is of the utmost significance for WIPO. Unless service-specific rules on personal data and privacy apply, the processing of personal data by WIPO through its website (and other online services) is subject to the following terms to which the user agrees by browsing the WIPO website and using its online services:

Categories of personal data processed by WIPO

When accessing WIPO's webpage and other online services, WIPO may process personal data in the course of the creation of a WIPO Account or the use of certain other WIPO websites and services (e.g., IP Portal, ePCT, WIPO newsletter, WIPO Contact Form, WIPO Conference Registration, etc.). The personal data processed may, inter alia, include the User's first and last name, address, phone number and email address.

Purpose of the processing

WIPO processes the users' personal data to fulfill its objective and functions as stipulated in the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization. These objectives and functions consist, inter alia, of promoting the protection of intellectual property worldwide, maintaining services facilitating its protection and assembling as well as disseminating information concerning the protection of intellectual property.

WIPO also processes the users' personal data to reply to requests, to maintain daily operations and systems administration and to improve its services.

WIPO may contact users regarding account status, to confirm registration and to advise Users of major changes to the system.

Using the users' e-mail addresses, WIPO may periodically send users information, survey requests or promotional e-mails about services, events, webinars or publications offered by WIPO.

Upon request, users may "opt out" of further e-mail contact (except for notifications regarding major changes to the service).

Cookies

Cookies are small texts sent from a web server and stored on a user's device, for instance, a computer or mobile phone. WIPO's website and its online services use cookies to offer the User an improved browsing experience, including features such as a single sign-on across different WIPO services or remembering the user's language settings, as well as continuous enhancement of WIPO's website and online services based on monitoring their usage and corresponding trends. For the latter purpose, WIPO's website and other online services may also use various web analytics tools to collect, inter alia, the WIPO Account username (for logged-in users), information on the Internet Protocol address of the Users, the time spent on the WIPO website or online services, which webpages are visited, or the time and date of the visit.

The information collected via cookies and analytical tools is used in aggregated and anonymous manner for statistical purposes, and not to identify individual Users.

Users may, depending on their respective web browser, delete cookies at any time and/or make general settings with regard to the acceptance, rejection and deletion of cookies. This may however render certain features of WIPO's website and online services unavailable.

WIPO 개인정보처리방침

사용자의 개인정보를 보호하는 것은 세계지식재산기구(WIPO)에 가장 중요한 일입니다.

WIPO의 웹사이트와 온라인 서비스 및 제품을 통해 이루어지는 WIPO의 개인정보처리는 사용자가 WIPO 웹사이트를 둘러보고 WIPO의 온라인 서비스 및 제품을 이용함으로써 동의하는 아래의 개인정보처리방침(이하 “방침”)을 따릅니다.

1.1 WIPO는 정부 간 기구이자 국제연합 전문기구로서, 본부는 스위스 제네바에 소재하며 임무는 보다 지속 가능하고 더 나은 미래를 위해 혁신과 창의성을 촉진하는 효과적이고 균형 잡힌 글로벌 지식재산 생태계의 발전을 선도하는 것입니다.

1.2 “개인정보”란 개인(자연인)에 대한 고유한 식별, 연락 또는 위치 파악을 위해 직간접적으로 이용할 수 있는 전자 또는 기타 형태의 정보를 말합니다.
1.3 “정보주체”란 WIPO에 의해 또는 WIPO를 대신하여 처리되는 개인정보의 주체가 되는 개인을 말합니다.
1.4 “정보처리”란 개인정보의 수집, 기록, 저장, 이용, 공유, 보유, 보관 및 파기를 말합니다.

2.1 WIPO는 업무 및 활동 과정에서 사용자의 개인정보를 일부 처리할 수 있습니다. WIPO는 국제연합의 개인정보보호 및 사생활에 관한 원칙(Personal Data Protection and Privacy principles)과 국제 모범 관행에 따라 개인정보처리와 관련하여 정보주체에게 일반적인 공개 정책을 보장하고 이러한 정보가 적절히 보호되도록 합니다.

2.2 이와 관련하여 본 방침은 WIPO가 수집하는 개인정보 유형, WIPO가 개인정보를 수집하는 이유, WIPO가 개인정보를 이용하고 보호하는 방식, 본인의 개인정보에 대한 사용자의 권리 및 이러한 권리를 행사할 수 있는 방법에 대한 사용자의 이해를 돕기 위한 것입니다.

본 방침에서는 WIPO의 웹사이트와 기타 온라인 서비스 및 제품을 통해 이루어지는 WIPO의 개인정보처리를 다룹니다. 하지만 WIPO가 관리하는 국제조약들[1]의 조항에 의해 규제되는 개인정보처리는 여기서 다루지 않습니다. 해당되는 경우, 관련 조약들의 조항이 체계적으로 적용되고 본 방침에 우선하게 됩니다.

사용자가 WIPO에 제공하는 개인정보

4.1 WIPO의 웹사이트와 기타 온라인 서비스 및 제품을 이용할 때, WIPO는 이러한 서비스 및 제품(예: WIPO 계정, IP 포털, ePCT, WIPO 뉴스레터, WIPO 문의 양식, WIPO 콘퍼런스 등록 등)의 이용 및 제공 과정에서 개인정보를 처리할 수 있습니다. 처리되는 개인정보에는 특히 사용자의 성명, 우편 주소, 전화번호 및 이메일 주소가 포함될 수 있습니다.
4.2 또한 WIPO는 WIPO 서비스, 제품 및 사업의 제공을 촉진 및 지원하기 위해 특정 유형의 개인정보를 처리할 수 있습니다. 그 예로는 다양한 서비스 및 제품의 온라인 및 물리적 이용과 출장 및 콘퍼런스 지원을 위한 신분증명서, 납부 편의를 위한 은행 정보, 채용을 위한 지원자 이력서 등이 있습니다.

WIPO가 자동화된 수단으로 수집하는 개인정보

4.3 WIPO의 웹사이트와 기타 온라인 서비스 및 제품을 이용하면, WIPO는 인터넷 프로토콜(IP) 주소, 브라우징 행동(예: 방문 웹페이지, 이용 브라우저, 접속 시각 및 기간 등)과 같은 특정 정보를 처리할 수 있습니다.
4.4 또한 WIPO의 웹사이트와 기타 온라인 서비스 및 제품은 기능을 최적화하고 사용자 경험을 향상하기 위해 쿠키를 이용할 수 있습니다. 쿠키에 관한 자세한 내용은 섹션 5를 참조하시기 바랍니다.

5.1 WIPO의 웹사이트와 온라인 서비스 및 제품은 인증, 언어 설정 등의 기능을 포함한 향상된 브라우징 경험과 지속적으로 강화되는 WIPO의 서비스 및 제품을 제공하기 위해 쿠키[2]를 이용합니다. 후자의 목적상, WIPO는 특히 WIPO 계정의 사용자 아이디(로그인한 사용자의 경우), IP 주소, 방문한 WIPO 웹사이트, 방문 날짜, 시각 및 기간을 수집하기 위한 다양한 웹 분석 툴도 사용할 수 있습니다.

5.2 쿠키와 분석 툴을 통해 수집된 정보는 통계 목적상 익명으로 집계하는 방식으로 사용되며, 개별 사용자를 식별하기 위해 사용되지는 않습니다.
5.3 사용자는 절대 필요한 것으로 간주되지 않는 쿠키를 언제든지 차단 및/또는 쿠키의 허용, 차단 및 삭제에 대한 설정을 변경할 수 있습니다. 하지만 이로 인해 WIPO의 웹사이트와 온라인 서비스 및 제품의 특정 기능을 이용하기가 어려울 수 있습니다.

6.1 WIPO는 WIPO 설립협약에 규정된 WIPO의 목표와 기능을 실현하기 위해 개인정보를 처리합니다. 이러한 목표와 기능으로는 특히 전 세계 지식재산의 보호 도모, 지식재산의 보호를 촉진하는 서비스의 유지, 지식재산의 보호와 관련한 정보의 취합과 전파가 있습니다.
6.2 WIPO는 일상 업무(고객 등록 및 지원, 납부, 콘퍼런스 및 출장 관리, 시스템 운영 등)를 유지하고 요청에 응답하는 한편 WIPO의 서비스 및 제품을 향상하기 위해 개인정보를 처리합니다. 예를 들어, WIPO는 사용자의 계정 상태와 관련하여 또는 사용자의 행사 등록을 확인하거나 서비스 변경사항을 알리기 위해 사용자에게 연락할 수 있습니다.
6.3 WIPO는 정보주체의 이메일 주소를 이용하여, WIPO가 제공하는 서비스, 제품, 행사, 웨비나 또는 간행물에 대한 정보, 설문조사 요청 또는 홍보 이메일을 주기적으로 발송할 수 있습니다. 정보주체는 별도 신청을 통해 (서비스 또는 제품의 이용 및 제공에 필요한 공지 외) 추가 이메일 수신을 "거부"할 수 있습니다.

WIPO는 공정하고 정당한 방식으로, WIPO의 서비스 및 제품을 제공하고 향상하는 한편 WIPO의 의무를 이행할 목적으로만 개인정보를 처리합니다. 이에 상충되는 다른 목적으로는 어떤 상황에서도 개인정보가 사용되지 않습니다.

개인정보는 개인정보의 수집 목적을 달성하는 데 필요한 기간 동안만 보관됩니다. WIPO는 더는 개인정보가 필요하지 않은 경우에 WIPO 시스템에서 해당 개인정보를 삭제하고 안전하게 파기 및/또는 이를 익명화하기 위한 조치를 취합니다.

9.1 경우에 따라 WIPO는 WIPO의 서비스 및 제품을 제공하는 한편 WIPO의 정당한 이익을 도모하기 위해 제3자 서비스 제공자와 개인정보를 공유할 수 있습니다. 이러한 서비스 제공자는 참여 목적상 마땅히 필요한 것으로 간주되는 개인정보에 대해서만 접근권한이 부여됩니다.
9.2 WIPO는 본 방침에 명시된 경우 외에는 수집된 개인정보를 판매하거나 달리 공개하지 않습니다.

10.1 WIPO는 미승인 또는 우발적 접근, 훼손, 손실 등 위험 요소로부터 사용자의 개인정보를 보호하기 위해 적절한 물리적, 기술적, 행정적 관리를 시행합니다.
10.2 개인정보가 제3자에게 이전되는 경우, WIPO는 제3자가 해당 개인정보를 충분히 보호하기 위한 적절한 기술적, 조직적 조치를 취할 것을 충분히 보장하게 합니다.

11.1 WIPO는 개인정보처리에 대한 일반적인 투명성 정책을 적절히 보장합니다.
11.2 사용자는 정보주체로서 본인의 개인정보에 대한 접근 요청, 처리 반대 또는 수정이나 삭제 요청을 할 수 있습니다. 이러한 요청은 WIPO에서 사용하는 언어 중 하나로 작성된 서면으로 WIPO에 제출해야 하며, 여기에는 해당 요청을 뒷받침할 충분한 정보가 포함되어야 합니다. WIPO는 정보주체 관련 요청을 진행하는 개인의 신원 또는 권한을 검증하기 위한 합당한 조치를 취할 수 있습니다.
11.3 WIPO는 정보주체 관련 요청을 접수하면 해당 요청을 검토하고 적시에 이에 응답하기 위한 합당한 노력을 기울입니다. 정보주체 관련 요청은 다음 사유 중 하나에 의해 전부 또는 일부 거절될 수 있음을 유념하시기 바랍니다.
  • 해당 요청이 분명 처리 목적상 방해 또는 남용이나 기만에 해당되는 경우
  • 해당 요청을 수락하는 것이 불가능하거나 부적절한 것으로 판명되거나 과도한 노력이 수반될 수 있는 경우
  • 해당 요청이 WIPO의 임무를 추진함에 있어 WIPO의 최우선 운영 요구사항 및 우선순위에 상충되는 경우
  • 해당 개인정보의 처리가 보관이나 통계 목적상 또는 정보주체의 이익을 보호하기 위해 필요한 경우
  • 해당 개인정보의 처리가 WIPO에 부여되는 직권의 행사 시에 이루어지는 직무 수행에 필요한 경우
  • 해당 개인정보의 처리가 법적 의무의 이행 또는 법적 권리의 행사나 옹호에 필요한 경우
11.4 개인정보처리에 관한 요청을 제출하고자 하는 경우, WIPO에 문의할 수 있습니다(문의처 정보는 섹션 15를 참조하시기 바랍니다).

본 방침에 포함되거나 관련된 어떤 것도 국제기구이자 국제연합 전문기구로서의 WIPO에 부여되는 특권 및 면제를 포기하는 것으로 간주되지 않습니다.

본 방침으로부터 또는 그와 관련하여 발생하고 우호적으로 해결할 수 없는 WIPO와 정보주체 사이의 모든 분쟁은 현행 UNCITRAL 중재규칙에 따라 중재에 회부되도록 합니다. WIPO와 정보주체는 그러한 분쟁의 최종 판결로서, 그러한 중재의 결과로 내려진 중재 판정에 구속됩니다. 상기 내용에도 불구하고, WIPO와 WIPO 직원 신분을 보유하고 있는 정보주체 사이의 모든 분쟁은 직원 규정 및 규칙(Staff Regulations and Rules)과 관련 운영지침에 따라 해결되도록 합니다.

WIPO는 단독 재량으로 언제든지 본 방침을 변경할 수 있습니다. 모든 변경사항은 WIPO의 웹사이트에 게시됩니다. 달리 명시되지 않는 한, 변경사항은 게시되는 즉시 시행됩니다.

WIPO의 개인정보처리에 관한 자세한 내용은 WIPO의 개인정보보호 담당 부서에 문의할 수 있습니다.

최종 업데이트: 2023년 10월

1.1 WIPO is an intergovernmental organization and specialized agency of the United Nations with its headquarters located in Geneva, Switzerland, whose mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective global intellectual property ecosystem to promote innovation and creativity for a better and more sustainable future.

1.2 “Personal Data” refers to information in electronic or any other form that can be used, directly or indirectly, to uniquely identify, contact, or locate an individual (natural person).

1.3 “Data Subject” refers to an individual whose Personal Data is subject to processing by, on or behalf of, WIPO.

1.4 “Data Processing” refers to collection, recording, storage, use, sharing, retention, archiving and destruction of Personal Data.

2.1 In the course of its work and activities, WIPO may process some of your Personal Data. In alignment with United Nations Personal Data Protection and Privacy principles as well as international best practices, WIPO ensures a general policy of openness towards Data Subjects with respect to the processing of their Personal Data and will ensure that such data is appropriately protected.

2.2 In this regard, this Notice is intended to help you understand what Personal Data we collect, why we collect it, how we use and secure it, your rights on your Personal Data and how these rights can be exercised.

This Notice covers the processing of Personal Data by WIPO through its website and other online services and products. However, it does not cover processing of Personal Data that is governed by the provisions of International Treaties administered by WIPO1. Where applicable, the provisions of the Treaties concerned systematically apply and prevail over this Notice.

Personal Data You Provide to Us

4.1 When accessing WIPO's website and other online services and products, WIPO may process Personal Data in the course of the use and delivery of these services and products (e.g. WIPO Account, IP Portal, ePCT, WIPO newsletter, WIPO contact form, WIPO conference registration, etc.). The Personal Data processed may, among others, include your first and last name, postal address, phone number and email address.

4.2 Furthermore, specific types of Personal Data may be processed by WIPO in order to facilitate and support the delivery of WIPO services, products and operations. Examples include Identity Documents for physical and online access to various services and products as well as travel and conference support, banking information to facilitate payments, applicant CVs for recruitment, etc.

Personal Data We Collect by Automated Means

4.3 By accessing WIPO’s website and other online services and products, certain information such as Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browsing behavior (e.g. web pages visited, browser used, connection time and duration, etc.) may be processed by WIPO.

4.4 Furthermore, WIPO’s website and other online services and products may use cookies to optimize functionality and improve user experience. For more details, refer to Section 5 on cookies.

5.1 WIPO's website and its online services and products use cookies2 to offer an improved browsing experience, including features such as authentication, language settings, as well as continuous enhancement of WIPO's services and products. For the latter purpose, WIPO may also use various web analytics tools to collect, among others, the WIPO account username (for logged-in users), IP address, WIPO websites visited, the time, duration and date of the visit.

5.2 The information collected via cookies and analytics tools is used in an aggregated and anonymous manner for statistical purposes, and not to identify individual users.

5.3 You may disable cookies that are not deemed as strictly necessary at any time and/or make changes with regard to the acceptance, rejection and deletion of cookies. This may however render certain features of WIPO's website and online services and products unavailable.

6.1 WIPO processes Personal Data to fulfill its objectives and functions as stipulated in the Convention establishing WIPO. These objectives and functions consist, among others, of promoting the protection of intellectual property worldwide, maintaining services facilitating its protection and assembling as well as disseminating information concerning its protection.

6.2 WIPO processes Personal Data to maintain daily operations (such as customer registration and support, payments, conferences and travel management, systems administration, etc.), to reply to requests and to improve its services and products. For instance, WIPO may contact you regarding your account status, to confirm your registration to an event or to advise you of changes to a service.

6.3 Using the Data Subjects e-mail addresses, WIPO may periodically send information, survey requests or promotional e-mails about services, products, events, webinars or publications provided by WIPO. Upon request, Data Subjects may "opt out" of further e-mail contact (except for notifications required for the use and delivery of the service or product).

Personal Data is processed by WIPO in a fair and legitimate manner, for the sole purpose of providing and improving its services and products as well as meeting its obligations. Under no circumstances, is Personal Data used for any other incompatible purpose.

Personal Data is only retained for the time that is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. When we no longer need Personal Data, we will remove and securely destroy it from our systems and/or take steps to anonymize it.

9.1 In some cases, WIPO may share Personal Data with third party service providers for the purpose of providing WIPO services and products and to facilitate WIPO’s legitimate interests. These service providers will only be granted access to the Personal Data deemed as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which they have been engaged.

9.2 WIPO does not sell or otherwise disclose Personal Data collected except as described in this Notice.

10.1 Appropriate physical, technical and administrative controls are implemented by WIPO to secure your Personal Data from threats such as unauthorized or accidental access, damage, or loss.

10.2 In cases where the Personal Data is transferred to a third party, WIPO will ensure that the third party provides sufficient guarantees to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure sufficient protection for the Personal Data.

11.1 WIPO ensures a general policy of transparency in regard to the processing of Personal Data, as appropriate.

11.2 As a Data Subject, you may request to access to your Personal Data, object to its processing or request its correction or deletion. Such a request must be submitted to WIPO in written form, in one of WIPO’s working languages, and include sufficient information to support the claim. WIPO may take reasonable measures to validate the identity or authority of the individual making a Data Subject request.

11.3 Upon receipt of a Data Subject request, WIPO will review it and will make reasonable efforts to respond to the request in a timely manner. Please be aware that the request may be rejected, in whole or in part, on one of the following grounds:

  • the request is manifestly abusive or fraudulent or obstructive to the purpose of processing;
  • complying with the request proves to be impossible, inappropriate, or would involve a disproportionate effort;
  • the request is in conflict with the overriding operational needs and priorities of WIPO in pursuing its mandate;
  • the processing of the Personal Data is necessary for archiving or statistical purposes, or to protect the interests of the Data Subject;
  • the processing of the Personal Data is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the exercise of official authority vested in WIPO;
  • the processing of the Personal Data is necessary for the compliance with a legal obligation or the exercise or defense of legal claims.

11.4 Should you wish to submit a request regarding the processing of your Personal Data, you may contact us (refer to Section 15 on contact information).

Nothing in or relating to this Notice shall be deemed a waiver of any privileges and immunities of WIPO as an international organization and specialized agency of United Nations.

Any dispute between WIPO and the Data Subject arising out of or relating to this Notice that cannot be resolved amicably shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules then in force. WIPO and the Data Subject shall be bound by any arbitration award rendered as a result of such arbitration as the final adjudication of such a dispute. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, any dispute between WIPO and the Data Subject having the status of WIPO staff member shall be resolved in accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules and related administrative issuances.

WIPO may modify this Notice at any time at its sole discretion. Any modifications will be published on WIPO’s website. Unless stated otherwise, modifications shall take effect immediately following publication.

For further information on the processing of Personal Data by WIPO, you may contact WIPO’s Data Protection Office.

Last Updated: October 16, 2023

The processing of your Personal Data by WIPO through its website and online services and products is subject to the following Data Privacy Notice to which you agree by browsing the WIPO website and using its online services and products:

1. Definitions

1.1 WIPO is an intergovernmental organization and specialized agency of the United Nations with its headquarters located in Geneva, Switzerland, whose mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective global intellectual property ecosystem to promote innovation and creativity for a better and more sustainable future.

1.2 “Personal Data” refers to information in electronic or any other form that can be used, directly or indirectly, to uniquely identify, contact, or locate an individual (natural person).

1.3 “Data Subject” refers to an individual whose Personal Data is subject to processing by, on or behalf of, WIPO.

1.4 “Data Processing” refers to collection, recording, storage, use, sharing, retention, archiving and destruction of Personal Data.

2. Introductions

2.1 In the course of its work and activities, WIPO may process some of your Personal Data. In alignment with United Nations Personal Data Protection and Privacy principles and well as international best practices, WIPO ensures a general policy of openness towards Data Subjects with respect to the processing of their Personal Data and will ensure that such data is appropriately protected.

2.2 In this regard, this Data Privacy Notice is intended to help you understand what Personal Data we collect, why we collect, how we use and secure it, your rights on your Personal Data and how these rights can be exercised.

3. Scope

This Notice covers the processing of Personal Data by WIPO through its website and other online services and products. However, it does not cover processing of Personal Data that is governed by the provisions of International Treaties administered by WIPO . Where applicable, the provisions of the Treaties concerned systematically apply and prevail over this Notice.

4. What Personal Data do we process

Personal Data You Provide to Us

4.1 When accessing WIPO's website and other online services and products, WIPO may process Personal Data in the course of the use and delivery of these services and products (e.g. WIPO Account, IP Portal, ePCT, WIPO newsletter, WIPO Contact Form, WIPO Conference Registration, etc.). The Personal Data processed may, inter alia, include your first and last name, postal address, phone number and email address.

4.2 Furthermore, specific types of Personal Data may be processed by WIPO in order to facilitate and support the delivery of WIPO services, products and operations. Examples include Identification Documents for physical and online access to various services and products as well as travel and conference support, banking information to facilitate payments, applicant CVs for recruitment, etc.

Personal Data We Collect by Automated Means

4.3 By accessing WIPO’s website and other online services and products, certain information such as Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browsing behavior (e.g. web pages visited, browser used, connection time and duration, etc.) may be processed by WIPO.

4.4 Furthermore, WIPO’s website and other online services and products may use cookies to optimize functionality and improve user experience. For more details, refer to Section 5 on cookies.

5. How we use Cookies

5.1 WIPO's website and its online services and products use cookies to offer an improved browsing experience, including features such as authentication, language settings, as well as continuous enhancement of WIPO's services and products. For the latter purpose, WIPO may also use various web analytics tools to collect, inter alia, the WIPO Account username (for logged-in users), IP address, WIPO websites visited, the time, duration and date of the visit.

5.2 The information collected via cookies and analytical tools is used in an aggregated and anonymous manner for statistical purposes, and not to identify individual users.

5.3 You may disable cookies that are not deemed as strictly necessary at any time and/or make changes with regard to the acceptance, rejection and deletion of cookies. This may however render certain features of WIPO's website and online services and products unavailable.

6. Why we collect this Personal Data

6.1 WIPO processes Personal Data to fulfill its objectives and functions as stipulated in the Convention establishing WIPO. These objectives and functions consist, inter alia, of promoting the protection of intellectual property worldwide, maintaining services facilitating its protection and assembling as well as disseminating information concerning its protection.

6.2 WIPO processes Personal Data to maintain daily operations (such as customer registration and support, payments, conferences and travel management, systems administration, etc.), to reply to requests and to improve its services and products. For instance, WIPO may contact you regarding your account status, to confirm your registration to an event or to advise you of changes to a service.

6.3 Using the Data Subjects e-mail addresses, WIPO may periodically send information, survey requests or promotional e-mails about services, products, events, webinars or publications provided by WIPO. Upon request, Data Subjects may "opt out" of further e-mail contact (except for notifications required for the use and delivery of the service or product).

7. How we use your Personal Data

Personal Data is processed by WIPO in a fair and legitimate manner, for the sole purpose of providing and improving its services and products as well as meeting its obligations. Under no circumstances, is Personal Data used for any other incompatible purpose.

8. How long we store Personal Data

Personal Data is only retained for the time that is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. When we no longer need Personal Data, we will remove and securely destroy it from our systems and/or take steps to anonymize it.

9. Who we might share Personal Data with

9.1 In some cases, WIPO may share Personal Data with third party service providers for the purpose of providing WIPO services and products and to facilitate WIPO’s legitimate interests. These service providers will only be provided access to the Personal Data deemed as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which they have been engaged.

9.2 WIPO does not sell or otherwise disclose Personal Data collected except as described in this Privacy Notice.

10. How we keep Personal Data secure

10.1 Appropriate physical, technical and administrative controls are implemented by WIPO to secure your Personal Data from threats such as unauthorized or accidental access, damage, or loss.

10.2 In cases where the Personal Data is transferred to a third party, WIPO will ensure that the third party provides sufficient guarantees to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure appropriate protection for the Personal Data.

11. Your rights on your Personal Data

11.1 WIPO ensures a general policy of transparency in regard to the processing of Personal Data, as appropriate. As a Data Subject, you may request information regarding the processing of your Personal Data.

11.2 Subject to reasonable limitations and conditions, Data Subjects may be granted the opportunity to rectify, object to the processing, or request deletion of their Personal Data. In such cases, WIPO shall review the Data Subject request and stop processing the Personal Data if the objection is considered justified, proportionate, and practical to implement and not in conflict with the purpose of processing that Personal Data.

11.3 Such Data Subject requests should be submitted to WIPO in written form, in English or French and they must include sufficient information to support the claim. WIPO may take reasonable measures to validate the request, including the identity or authority of the individual making a Data Subject request.

11.4 Data Subjects wishing to exercise their rights in this regard may contact us (refer to Section 15 on contact information) and we will make reasonable efforts to respond to your request in a timely manner.

12. Privileges and Immunities

Nothing in or relating to this Privacy Notice shall be deemed a waiver of any privileges and immunities of WIPO as an international organization and specialized agency of United Nations.

13. Settlement of Disputes

13.1 Any dispute between WIPO and the Data Subject arising out of or relating to this Privacy Notice that cannot be resolved amicably shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules then in force. WIPO and the Data Subject shall be bound by any arbitration award rendered as a result of such arbitration as the final adjudication of such a dispute.

14. Modifications to this Privacy Notice

WIPO may modify this Notice at any time at its sole discretion. Any modifications will be published on WIPO’s website. Unless stated otherwise, modifications shall take effect immediately following publication.

15. Contact Information

For further information on the processing of Personal Data by WIPO, you may contact WIPO’s Data Protection Officer.