This entry explains ethical approvals, informed consent, risk mitigation, and GDPR-compliant data handling (lawful bases, DPIAs, anonymization/pseudonymization), crucial for digital and AI studies.

Key Resources:
• “EU GDPR for Researchers” (EU) – ec.europa.eu/info/law/data-protection
Official guidance on lawful processing, rights, and safeguards.

• “EDPB Guidelines & Opinions” (EU) – edpb.europa.eu
Authoritative interpretations on consent, profiling, and cross-border transfers.

• “UKAN Anonymisation Decision-Making Framework” (Global) – ukdataservice.ac.uk
Step-by-step approach to safe data release and reuse.

How It Helps Young Researchers:
• Streamlines ethics applications and consent forms.
• Minimizes privacy risks in surveys, sensors, and AI logs.
• Ensures compliance for EU-funded projects and journals.