New graduate college at the FAU: equal opportunities for all students!

New graduate college at the FAU: equal opportunities for all students!

In an exciting development for the Friedrich Alexander University in Erlangen-Nuremberg, a new graduate college was launched today. The aim of the colleague is to significantly promote research in the field of digital communication. With this step, not only the scientific landscape is enriched, but also a valuable contribution to the digital transformation of our society is made. FAU reports that ...

The graduate college aims to focus on the challenges and opportunities of the digital world. Above all, the interaction between man and technology is highlighted in the context of interdisciplinary research projects. This innovative Initiative ensures that the next generation of researchers and scientists is also ready to devote themselves to the creative and critical aspects of digital communication.

important aspects of data protection

With increasing digitization, responsibility is also accompanied by protecting users' data. Various contact forms are available on the website of the University, which enables electronic contact. All input data are transmitted and saved to the provider. Fau points out that ...

The data is processed in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In particular, Article 6 Paragraph 1 Lit. E and B GDPR apply to fulfill the contractual obligations and to ensure IT security. The memory duration of the data is clearly defined: after the end of the purpose of the collection, the data is deleted, and users have the right to contradict the processing of their personal data at any time.

rights of users

The rights of the users regarding their data are also firmly anchored. Among other things, you have the right to information and information about the stored data, the right to correction and deletion, as well as the right to revoke your consent to data processing. bmjv emphasizes that ...

In addition, consent to the processing of data is not only necessary, but must also be understandable and accessible. It is important to keep the principle of data minimization in mind: only the most necessary personal data may be collected. This is particularly important to protect the privacy of users and prevent abuse.

With the new graduation college, the Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg has launched a forward-looking initiative that not only strengthens research, but also focuses on the responsibility for dealing with data. It will be interesting to see which innovative results will emerge from this research field.