Learning unitData Protection

Data Protection

Overview & Key Information

This learning unit covers legal data protection regulations and the resulting measures to protect personal data in research projects.

Topic of the Learning Unit	Data Protection
Learning Objectives	After completing this learning unit, you will be able to: Name the legal foundations for the protection of personal data. Explain what personal and sensitive data are and provide corresponding examples. Identify whether research data contain personal data. List methods and measures to protect the identity of research participants.
Duration	Approximately 90 minutes with exercises
Prior knowledge required	none