What are personal data?

In order to know whether you should comply with the GDPR in your research project, the first question to answer is: do you process personal data? To answer this question, we need to know: (1) What exactly are personal data, and (2) how do you know if you are working with personal data in your research?

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Data Privacy Handbook

The information presented here is provided as is, with no guarantees of accuracy or completeness. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to your privacy officer, the university website or intranet. We cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences due to incorrect interpretation or use, and inconsistencies with policies/views of other institutions.

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