Routines for processing personal data

The University of Gothenburg is responsable for all personal data processing at the university. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies with supplementary legislation. 
In Swedish the regulation is called Dataskyddsförordningen. The following pages will gradually be filled with more information and provide you with answers about what to think about when processing personal data in different areas.
The university must keep records of all personal data processing activities. If you are responsable for processing personal data, for example in a research project, you must report this in our register under Report processing activities.

What personal data is processed at the university?
The university processes personal data for a variety of purposes. We process the personal data of our students and of our employees. Research involves the processing of personal data of those who participate in a study. Other subjects may be participants in conferences and events. There are also other situations where the university process personal data, such as contacts and collaborations with individuals and other organizations.