EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that enters into force on 25 May 2018 has several implications for the use of personal data within the context of implementing co-funded joint call for proposals and funding/managing co-funded projects as well as using mailing lists and sending newsletters. The GDPR applies to natural or legal persons, public authorities, agencies or other bodies processing personal data. It does therefore not apply to the consortium as such, not being a legal person, but to all composing individual institutions.
ERA-LEARN has compiled FAQ on data protection in ERA-NET Cofund projects in order to help the consortia to adapt to the GDPR.