What does 'Privacy by Design' mean for your work as a researcher?
Privacy by Design: one of the key starting points for the proper handling of personal data. It means that not only do you clearly describe in your research plan how you will safeguard privacy, but also that you will take the appropriate technical and organisational measures for each step in the research process. Watch the video below before trying to complete the exercise:
Every study is different, so the exact measures to be taken for each step in your research will differ as well. It mainly involves cultivating a mindset of focusing on privacy throughout the entire study.
Below, you will find a study divided into six steps. Try to discover the technical and organisational measures that you could take with every step.
The specific organisational and technological measures you have to take in each step of your study depend on the context in which you perform the study. This involves such questions as:
To know which measures apply in your individual or collective situation, conduct a DPIA – i.e. a data protection impact assessment – prior to your study. We will cover this in greater detail on the next page.