How does Scholar9 handle data security and privacy?

Data Security and Privacy in Scholar9

Scholar9 is equipped with robust data security and privacy measures to protect research data, confidential peer reviews, and user information. It ensures compliance with academic publishing standards while safeguarding sensitive content.

1. Key Security Measures

• End-to-End Encryption – Uses SSL/TLS encryption to secure data transmission and prevent unauthorized access.
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) – Restricts data access based on user roles (authors, editors, reviewers).
• Secure Cloud Hosting with OJSCloud – Utilizes OJSCloud for safe and scalable cloud storage with automatic backups.
• Regular Security Audits – Ensures continuous monitoring and system updates to address vulnerabilities.
• Compliance with GDPR & Other Standards – Adheres to GDPR, HIPAA, and other academic publishing privacy regulations.
• Data Backup & Recovery – Provides automated backups with disaster recovery options to prevent data loss.

2. Privacy Protection Measures

• Confidential Peer Review Process – Supports double-blind and single-blind review models to protect author and reviewer identities.
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Adds an extra layer of security for user logins.
• Customizable Privacy Settings – Allows journals and institutions to define privacy policies and user access rights.

With Scholar9 and OJSCloud, academic publishers and researchers can securely manage, store, and publish research while ensuring data integrity, security, and privacy.