In the first part you will explore the legal basics of research data management, learn what makes an informed consent truly informed, and discover anonymisation techniques that help protect participants while keeping data useful for research. The presented practical examples and common pitfalls will help you find a safe path through the data protection jungle. This ca. 2-hour long theoretical part will be available via Zoom to researchers from the University of Bonn and other higher education institutions in North Rhine-Westphalia. This will also be streamed for the in-person participants in Poppelsdorf for researchers of all disciplines and (most likely) at the Venusberg for researchers of the biomedical sciences.
In the second part, ca. 1,5-hour long, you will deepen your understanding through practical exercises and examples from your own research and apply what you have learned in the first, theoretical part. This in-person part is aimed at researchers from the University of Bonn and UKB and provides the opportunity to ask your data protection related questions. It will be offered simultaneously at the Venusberg campus by the CF RDM and at the Poppelsdorf campus by the RDSC.
Practical session for all disciplines: Test your knowledge and apply it to your research (Campus Poppelsdorf)
- Data Protection Quiz: Spot the Risks and Find the Right Path
Is the dataset anonymous, pseudonymised or still personal? What can be shared or published? In an interactive quiz, you will work through typical research scenarios, identify common misconceptions and test how confidently you can apply the principles introduced in the theoretical session. - Consent Forms: From Vague Wording to Informed Decisions
A signature alone does not make a consent informed. Using practical examples, we will examine consent forms, identify unclear or incomplete passages and discuss how information on data processing, sharing, publication and withdrawal can be communicated transparently and precisely. - Open Q&A: Bring Your Own Data Protection Questions
Every research project comes with its own challenges. This session gives you the opportunity to discuss questions from your own research, clarify uncertainties and jointly explore practical next steps for handling personal and sensitive data responsibly.
Practical session for Biomedical Sciences: From compliance challenges to best practices (Campus Venusberg)
- Consent Forms: GDPR-Ready Data Collection & Publication
You may only handle the data as consented: We’ll identify common pitfalls in consent documentation and equip you to manage participant data across its entire lifecycle—from initial collection and consent to secure storage, sharing, and archival. - Data Management Plans (DMPs): Internal Guidelines for Sensitive Data
The devil is in the details. This session covers the day-to-day handling of sensitive research data and demonstrates how a well-documented DMP keeps your team aligned on consistent, compliant policies—replacing guesswork with clear, actionable procedures.