Data Protection and Privacy
How we protect your personal data and ensure your privacy when using Trade TT services.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. We follow strict data protection principles and comply with relevant privacy laws and regulations.
Legal Compliance
We comply with all applicable data protection laws
Security Measures
Robust security protocols to protect your data
Transparency
Clear information about how we use your data
Personal Information
Name, contact details, business information, identification documents
Application Data
Information provided in licence applications and trade documents
Usage Data
How you interact with our website and services
Technical Data
IP addresses, device information, browser details
- Service Provision: To provide trade facilitation services and process applications
- Communication: To contact you about your applications and services
- Compliance: To meet legal and regulatory requirements
- Security: To protect our systems and prevent fraud
- Improvement: To enhance our services and user experience
- Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve functionality
- Legal Obligations: To fulfill our legal and regulatory duties
- Emergency Contact: To contact you in case of urgent matters
Encryption
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Access Controls
Strict access controls and authentication measures
Regular Audits
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Staff Training
Regular training on data protection and security
Right to Access
You can request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification
You can request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure
You can request deletion of your personal data
Right to Portability
You can request data in a portable format
Right to Object
You can object to certain processing activities
Application Records
Retained for 7 years for legal and audit purposes
User Accounts
Retained while active, deleted 2 years after inactivity
Analytics Data
Retained for 2 years for service improvement
Legal Requirements
Some data may be retained longer for legal compliance
Contact Our Data Protection Officer
For questions about data protection, privacy rights, or to exercise your data rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer.