Marked on January 28th, European Data Protection Day It highlights the importance of protecting personal data in an increasingly digital context, marked by the intensive circulation of information, the interconnection of systems, and the growth of new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence.
More than just a legal framework, data protection today represents, for citizens and institutions, an ongoing commitment to trust, transparency, and fundamental rights.
The challenge of data protection in higher education and research.
In the higher education and research ecosystem, compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPRThis situation takes on particular complexity. Institutions deal daily with multiple types of personal data in contexts involving collaborative projects, international mobility, open science, and shared digital services.
In this scenario, it is important to highlight the Zelo – National Portal for GDPR Support, a digital service of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), through its digital services unit FCCN.
Zelo was designed to go beyond legal information, promoting the empowerment of institutions through the provision of resources, guidance and specialized support, tailored to the specific needs of the higher education and research sector.
By allowing the institution to have complete autonomy in the management, monitoring, and implementation of processes, Zelo contributes to a more agile application of the GDPR and the promotion of a culture of responsibility and prevention, reinforcing institutional maturity in the management of personal data.
An ongoing commitment to data protection.
On European Data Protection Day, it is important to reinforce that the protection of personal data is an ongoing process that keeps pace with technological evolution and the emerging challenges of the digital society.
Through services like Zelo, FCCN reaffirms its commitment to supporting institutions, promoting a collaborative and informed approach to data protection, in service of higher education, research and the public interest.
