Personal (or Sensitive & Personal) Data
Personal data may be defined as data relating to a living individual who is, or can be identified from, either the data itself or from the data in conjunction with other information that is in, or is likely to come into, the possession of a 'Data Controller'.
Sensitive personal data is a specific set of “special categories” that must be treated with extra security. This includes information pertaining to:
Ensure, when dealing with this data...
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Intellectual Property
Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright and trademarks, which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent or create. By striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interest, the IP system aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish.
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For an expanded explanation and more DCU Supports regarding Ethics, Compliance, and GDPR please see the DCU RDM Guide or contact DCU Data Protection Unit