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Introduction to data protection

Data protection is an essential element to consider before opening your data. Dive into the European data protection landscape and break down the legal basics around open data and data sharing. This lesson delves into open data and privacy, the importance of data governance, and explores the impact current and upcoming legislation, such as the General Data Protection Act, has on the data ecosystem and exchange of data.

Introduction to data protection

About this lesson

Level:
Beginner
Course:
Understanding the legal side of open data
Theme:
Policy
Format:
Reading, Videos

Lesson materials

This report contains recommendations on how to promote the utility of data while ensuring data controllers’ obligation to respect the right of data subjects to personal data protection.
This report focuses on a thorough analysis of EU legislation applicable to the sharing of non-personal data, and aims to provide a structured overview of all the relevant European instruments relevant within this field.

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