UK Research and Innovation has provided guidance for researchers struggling with the European Union’s rules on handling personal data.
The General Data Protection Regulation data privacy rules—which came into force in May—have caused widespread concern among scientists working with personal data. Research groups warned in May that the law could undermine collaboration in the EU, as it allows member states to decide how data such as personal health details are collected and used.
“Although the new legislation has not been designed specifically for research, it is important that you, as researchers understand what GDPR means for you and the personal data that’s processed during your research,” UKRI said on 29 October.
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