Processing of Personal Data
Learn what "processing" of personal data means, discover the scenarios where it takes place, and identify who in an organization is responsible for it.
6 mins · 3 Lessons · 3 Quizzes
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All Teams Process Personal Data
We begin this course by detailing how personal data is handled across various job roles, such as HR, IT, marketing, and finance. We examine how each department engages with personal data, emphasizing the widespread responsibility of processing personal data within an organization.
Daily Activities Involving Personal Data
In lesson 2, we explore the everyday actions that involve personal data handling across job roles. From emails and documents to meetings and client interactions, we dissect common tasks and tools to enhance your awareness of how personal data is being processed.
Personal Data in Forgotten Places
In this final lesson we bring attention to some of the less visible aspects of data processing that could occur during a typical workday. We highlight casual exchanges on social media, calendar invitations, and more, pinpointing where personal data is processed and underscoring the need for vigilance in all our digital interactions.
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