1. Statement of Commitment

The National Council for Telecommunications & Digital Infrastructure adheres to strict national and international data sovereignty protocols. This statement outlines our commitment to data protection and privacy in accordance with applicable regulatory frameworks.

The Council recognizes the fundamental importance of data sovereignty as a cornerstone of national digital infrastructure policy. All data handling practices are designed to align with principles of transparency, security, and institutional accountability.

2. Data Collection & Processing

2.1 Information We Collect

The Council may collect the following categories of information through official communication channels:

• Contact information provided in official correspondence (name, title, organization, email address)
• Institutional affiliation and professional capacity
• Communication records for official inquiries and responses
• Technical metadata necessary for secure communications processing

2.2 Lawful Basis for Processing

All personal data processing is conducted on the basis of legitimate institutional interests, consent where applicable, or legal obligation. The Council does not process personal data for commercial purposes.

3. Data Sovereignty Principles

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Commercial Tracking: The Council does not use third-party tracking cookies for commercial purposes. No advertising networks or commercial analytics platforms are deployed on Council digital properties.

Functional Cookies: Limited technical cookies may be used solely for essential website functionality, security, and session management.

Analytics: Aggregate, anonymized usage statistics may be collected for institutional planning purposes. Such data cannot be used to identify individual users.

5. Data Retention & Archival

Personal data submitted through official channels is retained in accordance with institutional records management policies. Retention periods are determined by:

• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Institutional archival policies for official correspondence
• Operational necessity for ongoing communications

6. Rights of Data Subjects

Individuals whose personal data is processed by the Council may exercise the following rights, subject to applicable legal limitations:

7. Security Measures

The Council implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Staff training on data protection procedures
• Incident response and breach notification protocols

8. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding data protection or to exercise data subject rights, please contact: