Data protection

Data protection

Who we are

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) is a local chapter of the global movement Transparency International. We are dedicated to the fight against corruption and the promotion of Transparency,  Accountability, Integrity and generally good governance in the discharge of both public and private functions.

Cookies

This website uses cookies that are automatically deleted as soon as the browser on which the page is displayed is closed (referred to as temporary cookies or session cookies) This type of cookie makes it possible to assign various requests from a browser to a session and to recognise the browser when the website is visited again (session ID). When you visit this website, small text files known as ‘cookies’ are stored on your computer. They are used to make the online presence more user- friendly and effective overall. Cookies cannot run programs or infect your computer with viruses.

Opt-out cookie: an opt-out cookie is stored on your device to prevent your user data from being collected when you visit this site. For the cookie to be effective, it must be stored on every device you use to visit the site. As the cookie is stored in the browser (the programme used to access websites), it must be stored on each browser if you use more than one browser per device (e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome or Mozilla Firefox). You should also note that if you delete all cookies, you will also delete the opt-out cookie and will have to reinstall it.

Analysis service “Matomo” (user analysis)

This site uses Matomo to analyse user behaviour. Cookies collect information about user behaviour on the site, including the abbreviated IP address of the device being used, and send it to the server. The server anonymises the information and stores it for the purpose of analysing user behaviour. The state of current technology ensures that once information has been anonymised, it can no longer be traced back to the originating device or connection. Information produced by cookies is shared only with the internally operated server. It is never shared or passed on to third parties. It is possible to object to the processing of user data for the analysis of user behaviour. You have the right to object to the processing of your user data for the purpose of user behaviour analysis. If you do not want the data of your visit to be stored and analysed, you may opt-out at any time by clicking the checkbox below.

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Who we share your data with

For stories shared to showcase bribes encountered when seeking for public services, TI-Z may share your story/date to inform its advocacy for appropriate changes required. For reports of corruption by victims, witnesses, whistleblowers or mobilised communities, TI-Z may share the data you submit with relevant institutions for investigations and/ prosecution in an effort to solve your issue. TI-Z will assist you with the legal analysis of the issue and give a legal opinion before such a matter is referred for appropriate action.

How long we retain your data

Your data will be kept indefinitely and may be used for future analysis.

What rights you have over your data

You can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.