What students need to do in order to comply with GDPR when using other people’s personal data in assignments
If a student collects personal data on others for use in an assignment, she must comply with the personal data protection rules in the GDPR. They can get help from a new GDPR website for students.
If a student collects personal data, for example from test subjects or through a questionnaire for use in an assignment, that student is responsible for the collected data. This means that the student is responsible for:
- obtaining consent from the participants
- complying with the rights of the data subjects
- storing the collected data in a safe manner
- describe the purpose of the data collection in a so-called ‘record of processing activities’.
Get help and guidance on the new website about GDPR for students.
Find more information
- Find out what you need to be aware of as a teacher and/or supervisor in relation to GDPR.
- Find more information about GDPR at au.dk/en/gdpr