Within the fulfilment of the functions of ICS ULisboa and specifically to facilitate the relationship between ICS and its users, the collection and processing of personal data is a necessity.

According to the General Data Protection Regulation (GPDR), which will be applied from May 25 2018 and replaces the current directive and law of protection of personal data, ICS treats users’ personal data of in accordance with applicable national and international law, protecting your privacy.

The ICS Ethics Committee is delegated by the Scientific Council to guarantee the fulfillment of the procedures established by ICS’ Ethical Charter. The committee, therefore, pursues two main objectives: to homologate the ethical dimensions of research projects in social sciences according to the ethical regulations of competitions they are submitted to; and to provide feedback to researchers and other members of ICS communities, whenever they solicit support with regard to challenges and doubts concerning their professional activities.