Themes

Personal data are used in virtually every aspect of people's lives. At work, in schools, online, in the street, at the doctor's office or in the hospital. Here, you can find information about such themes: what is and is not allowed, and which rules organisations have to comply with.

Algorithms & AI

An algorithm is in essence a formula to achieve a goal given a data set. Advanced systems are considered a type of AI.

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Basic GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the most important privacy law. It ensures that personal data are well protected.

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Camera surveillance

There is camera surveillance in many places. This can be an invasion of people’s privacy.

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Education

Educational institutions collect and use many personal data of their pupils or students.

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Employment and benefits

The right to protection of personal data also applies in the employment relationship.

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Finances

Financial data are sensitive personal data that say a lot about a person. Such as payment data or data about a person's income and debts.

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Government

The government is one of the largest processors of personal data. It needs certain personal data for the performance of public duties.

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Health

Data about someone’s health is so-called special personal data, because it is very privacy-sensitive. This data receives extra protection.

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Identification

Sometimes, organisations have to establish someone's identity. What is and is not allowed?

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International

The processing of personal data does not stop at the Dutch border.

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Internet and smart devices

Many personal data, from cookie to video and from algorithm to smartwatch, are processed online. What are the rules here?

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Police and judicial authorities

Police and judicial authorities process highly sensitive personal data to fight crime.

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Security

For a responsible handling of personal data, properly securing these data is of paramount importance. Insufficient security may lead to, for example, a data breach.

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Transport

A lot of personal data are collected, used and shared in the transport sector.

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