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Data Protection

Figr is committed to protecting your data through robust security measures, transparent practices, and compliance with global privacy regulations. Learn how we safeguard your information and design assets.

Security Infrastructure

  • Technical Safeguards
  • Access Controls
  • Data Centers
Multi-layered security architecture:
Diagram showing Figr's multi-layered security infrastructure and data protection measures
Encryption and Protection:
Data in transit:
- TLS 1.3 encryption for all communications
- Certificate pinning for mobile applications
- Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) implementation
- Regular SSL/TLS configuration audits

Data at rest:
- AES-256 encryption for all stored data
- Encrypted database storage
- Encrypted file system storage
- Secure key management using hardware security modules

Application security:
- Zero-trust architecture implementation
- API rate limiting and DDoS protection
- Input validation and output encoding
- Secure coding practices and code reviews

Infrastructure protection:
- Virtual private clouds (VPC) with network isolation
- Multi-factor authentication for all admin access
- Intrusion detection and prevention systems
- Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing

Privacy Compliance

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Global Privacy Standards

Compliance with international privacy regulations:
  • GDPR Compliance
  • Other Regulations
European Union requirements:

Legal basis for processing:
- Contract performance for service delivery
- Legitimate interests for platform improvement
- Consent for marketing communications
- Legal obligations for compliance requirements

Individual rights implementation:
- Right of access through user dashboard
- Right to rectification via account settings
- Right to erasure with account deletion
- Right to data portability through export features
- Right to object with opt-out mechanisms

Technical and organizational measures:
- Privacy by design in all development
- Data protection impact assessments
- Privacy engineering in system architecture
- Regular compliance audits and reviews
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Data Minimization

Collect only what we need, when we need it:
Flowchart showing data minimization principles and practices in action
Minimization principles:
Collection limitation:
- Purpose specification before collection
- Data relevance assessment
- Collection amount justification
- Regular collection review and optimization

Processing restriction:
- Processing only for specified purposes
- No secondary use without consent
- Automated deletion of unnecessary data
- Regular data retention review

Storage optimization:
- Compressed storage techniques
- Duplicate data elimination
- Archival of historical data
- Secure data disposal procedures
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Consent Management

Clear, informed consent for all data processing:

Incident Response

  • Security Monitoring
  • Incident Response Plan
  • Breach Notification
24/7 threat detection and response:

Threat Detection

Continuous security monitoring:
  • Real-time threat intelligence integration
  • Behavioral anomaly detection
  • Machine learning-powered analysis
  • Automated incident classification
  • Cross-system correlation analysis

Response Team

Dedicated security professionals:
  • 24/7 security operations center
  • Incident response team activation
  • External security expert partnerships
  • Legal and compliance team coordination
  • Executive escalation procedures
Detection capabilities:
Monitoring scope:
- Network traffic analysis
- Application security monitoring
- Database access tracking
- File system integrity checking
- User behavior analytics

Alert systems:
- Real-time security alerts
- Escalation procedures
- Stakeholder notification protocols
- Automated response triggers
- Manual investigation workflows

Data Subject Rights

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Rights Implementation

Comprehensive data subject rights support:
  • Access Rights
  • Control Rights
Data access provisions:

Self-service access:
- User dashboard data export
- Account information display
- Activity history viewing
- Preference management interface

Comprehensive data package:
- All personal data in machine-readable format
- Data processing activity records
- Third-party sharing disclosures
- Retention schedule information

Processing information:
- Purpose of processing explanation
- Legal basis identification
- Data recipient information
- International transfer details
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Rights Exercise Process

Simple, effective rights exercise:
User interface showing the data rights exercise process with clear steps and options
Exercise workflow:
Request submission:
- Online request form
- Email request processing
- Identity verification requirements
- Request categorization

Processing timeline:
- Acknowledgment within 24 hours
- Completion within 30 days (standard)
- Extension notification if needed
- Progress updates provided

Response delivery:
- Secure data delivery
- Clear confirmation of actions taken
- Appeal process information
- Follow-up support availability

Compliance Certifications

Security Standards

Industry-recognized certifications:
  • SOC 2 Type II compliance
  • ISO 27001 certification
  • Cloud security best practices
  • Regular third-party audits
  • Continuous compliance monitoring

Privacy Frameworks

Privacy program certifications:
  • Privacy shield framework adherence
  • Standard contractual clauses implementation
  • Binding corporate rules consideration
  • Industry privacy best practices
  • Regular privacy impact assessments

Contact and Support

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Data Protection Contacts

Dedicated privacy and security support:
Contact information:

Data Protection Officer:
- Email: dpo@figr.design
- Response time: 48 hours maximum
- Languages: English, Hindi, Spanish

Privacy Team:
- Email: privacy@figr.design
- General privacy questions
- Rights exercise support
- Compliance inquiries

Security Team:
- Email: security@figr.design
- Security incident reporting
- Vulnerability disclosure
- Security partnership inquiries
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Regulatory Cooperation

Transparent cooperation with authorities:
Authority cooperation:

Data protection authorities:
- Prompt response to inquiries
- Investigation cooperation
- Remediation plan submission
- Ongoing communication maintenance

Law enforcement:
- Legal process compliance
- Appropriate data disclosure
- User notification when possible
- Legal challenge consideration

Continuous Improvement

Ongoing evaluation:

Privacy assessments:
- Quarterly privacy reviews
- Annual data protection impact assessments
- New feature privacy evaluations
- Third-party integration assessments

Security evaluations:
- Monthly security posture reviews
- Quarterly penetration testing
- Annual security architecture reviews
- Continuous vulnerability assessments
Continuous enhancement:

Technology updates:
- Security technology advancement adoption
- Privacy-enhancing technology integration
- Automation and efficiency improvements
- Industry best practice implementation

Process improvements:
- User feedback integration
- Regulatory requirement updates
- Industry standard adoption
- Internal audit findings implementation

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