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<\/a>\ud83d\udd10 Granular Control with Role-Based Permissions<\/strong><\/h2>\nAt the core of Scale\u2019s security model is the principle of least privilege: users are granted the minimum access required to perform their roles. This means every action, from viewing supplier profiles to initiating purchase orders, is aligned with clearly defined user roles.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n
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Access Control:<\/strong> Admins can define roles (e.g., Procurement Manager, CFO, CEO, Approver, Evaluator, Finance Officer, Supplier Relationship Manager) and assign specific permissions to each. A user assigned to multiple modules will still only see the modules, data, and documents they are cleared for.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Data Security:<\/strong> Sensitive information – like evaluation scorecards, financial documents, or contract terms – is safeguarded from unauthorised users. This reduces the risk of internal data leaks or human error.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
User-Specific Views:<\/strong> Each user logs in to a tailored interface. Evaluators see submissions and scorecards. Department heads view spend against budget. Suppliers only access the opportunities assigned to them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Activity Monitoring:<\/strong> Every action is tracked – from who uploaded a document to who changed a bid score. This audit trail is essential for compliance, accountability, and performance reviews.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\ud83d\udd11 Seamless Sign-On, Strong Security: SSO Integration<\/strong><\/h2>\nManaging access for large teams can quickly become complex, especially across multiple systems. That\u2019s why Scale integrates with Single Sign-On (SSO)<\/strong> providers, allowing users to authenticate once using their organisation\u2019s credentials and securely access Scale without needing another password.<\/p>\nBenefits include:<\/p>\n
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\u2705 Fewer Passwords, Less Risk<\/strong>: Reduce phishing and password fatigue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u2705 Faster Onboarding<\/strong>: Provision access automatically as team members join or change roles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u2705 Enterprise-Grade Authentication<\/strong>: Leverage your existing identity provider (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, Google Workspace) to enforce MFA and login policies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\u2705 Centralised IT Control<\/strong>: IT admins can revoke or adjust access from one central dashboard without logging into Scale separately.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTogether with role-based permissions, SSO ensures access to procurement data is always appropriate, always secure, and always traceable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Compliant by Design: ODPC, Data Controllers & Data Processors<\/h2>\n
At Scale, we don\u2019t just talk about data protection – we build for it.<\/p>\n
As a registered Data Controller and Data Processor<\/strong> under Kenya\u2019s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)<\/strong>, Scale is fully compliant with the Data Protection Act, 2019<\/strong>. This means we have legal and operational responsibilities to protect personal and organisational data throughout the procurement process.<\/p>\nHere\u2019s what that means for you:<\/p>\n
Access Control:<\/strong> Admins can define roles (e.g., Procurement Manager, CFO, CEO, Approver, Evaluator, Finance Officer, Supplier Relationship Manager) and assign specific permissions to each. A user assigned to multiple modules will still only see the modules, data, and documents they are cleared for.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Data Security:<\/strong> Sensitive information – like evaluation scorecards, financial documents, or contract terms – is safeguarded from unauthorised users. This reduces the risk of internal data leaks or human error.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n User-Specific Views:<\/strong> Each user logs in to a tailored interface. Evaluators see submissions and scorecards. Department heads view spend against budget. Suppliers only access the opportunities assigned to them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Activity Monitoring:<\/strong> Every action is tracked – from who uploaded a document to who changed a bid score. This audit trail is essential for compliance, accountability, and performance reviews.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Managing access for large teams can quickly become complex, especially across multiple systems. That\u2019s why Scale integrates with Single Sign-On (SSO)<\/strong> providers, allowing users to authenticate once using their organisation\u2019s credentials and securely access Scale without needing another password.<\/p>\n Benefits include:<\/p>\n \u2705 Fewer Passwords, Less Risk<\/strong>: Reduce phishing and password fatigue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u2705 Faster Onboarding<\/strong>: Provision access automatically as team members join or change roles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u2705 Enterprise-Grade Authentication<\/strong>: Leverage your existing identity provider (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, Google Workspace) to enforce MFA and login policies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u2705 Centralised IT Control<\/strong>: IT admins can revoke or adjust access from one central dashboard without logging into Scale separately.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Together with role-based permissions, SSO ensures access to procurement data is always appropriate, always secure, and always traceable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n At Scale, we don\u2019t just talk about data protection – we build for it.<\/p>\n As a registered Data Controller and Data Processor<\/strong> under Kenya\u2019s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)<\/strong>, Scale is fully compliant with the Data Protection Act, 2019<\/strong>. This means we have legal and operational responsibilities to protect personal and organisational data throughout the procurement process.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what that means for you:<\/p>\n\ud83d\udd11 Seamless Sign-On, Strong Security: SSO Integration<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Compliant by Design: ODPC, Data Controllers & Data Processors<\/h2>\n