MConnect authentification - Legal Terms and cookies
Legal term
In accordance with the provisions of the Act no. 1.165 of 23 December 1993 on personal data protection, amended, the information gathered via MConnect is collected by the State of Monaco/Digital Services Department (hereinafter "the Administration"), acting in its capacity as the data controller.
In this context, the Administration uses the processing of personal data for the purpose of " Providing trusted services for digital identity".
This processing makes it possible, in particular, to
- The authentication service provides services that enable the user to connect to online services/service providers in line with a requested level of security
- The signature/timestamp service offers services enabling the certified electronic signature of documents
- The derivation service, which provides a means of deriving the digital identity of a card on a smartphone
- The notification service, which provides the communication interfaces between the mobile application and the identity provider
The processing carried out is justified by the reason of public interest for the State of Monaco, in accordance with the provisions of Act No. 1.483 of 17 December 2019 on digital identity and its implementing texts.
The personal data collected in the context of the processing is gathered indirectly and originates from the processing relating to the "Management of the means of use of digital identity" processed by the Digital Services Department of the State of Monaco
The trusted service provider supplying the M-Road system accesses the information, in strict compliance with the provisions of Act No. 1.483 of 17 December 2019 on digital identity.
In accordance with current data protection legislation, with regard to their personal data in the Principality of Monaco, users have the right of access; the right to object to processing, as well as the right to request that inaccurate, incomplete or outdated data be corrected, updated or deleted.
To exercise these rights or for any questions about how personal data is processed in connection with MConnect/MConnect Mobile, users can submit a written request stating the subject of their request and their surname, first name and date of birth by post to the following address:
DIRECTION DES SERVICES NUMERIQUES
23, Avenue Albert II
MC 98000 Monaco
Users can also contact the Administration here (directly through the contact form on the website gouv.mc “Government and Institutions” section, then “Ministry of State”, then Digital Services Department)
To ensure that the response remains confidential and that we are replying only to the person whose data is involved, those submitting requests may be asked to provide proof of their identity, in black and white.
Users who have exercised their rights but feel, after contacting the Government, that their rights have not been respected, can submit a complaint to the Data Protection Authority of Monaco (Commission de Contrôle des Informations Nominatives - CCINN): www.ccin.mc.
Cookies
“Cookies” are files of information, generally small in size, which are identified by a name and may be sent to your browser by a website that you are visiting. They record information about your browsing of a website.
MConnect authentication page uses cookies to ensure the availability, security and correct functioning of this website in order to optimise the browsing experience.
Cookies absolutely necessary to the operation of MConnect authentication page
These cookies are essential for the MConnect authentication process. They enable continuity of navigation and secure the User’s connection.
The table below summarises all of the information about the various cookies used on the MConnect authentication page which are absolutely necessary for its operation.
| Cookie name | Service | Purpose | Retentition period |
| mod_auth_openidc_session | MConnect | Session maintenance | Until the user logs out or closes the browser |
| Session | MConnect | Storage of the last telephone number entered by the user so that he doesn't have to enter it each time he logs on | Six months. User can also delete his cookies at any time using his browser |
Managing cookies
Users are free to manage cookies according to their own preferences, and it is their responsibility to do so. Some parts of the website may no longer work properly if certain cookies have been disabled.
The Administration cannot be held liable for this.
Users may change their preferences and consent with regard to the cookies sent to their device at any time by changing their browser settings, as explained below.
Users should also note that they can take the following steps:
- Deleting cookies: it is possible to delete all cookies that have already been placed on your device by clearing your browser history. If you do this, all the cookies from the various websites you have visited will be deleted and saved information (login details, for example) may be lost.
- Cookie management: you should consult your browser’s cookie management and privacy settings. You can change your browser settings to manage or block cookies at any time.
The following pages provide additional information about cookies: