Guidelines 1/2026 on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes
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| Date | Type | Country | Submitted by | |
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| DPO/Professional Association | Portugal | Rui Godinho | View feedback | |
| Public authority | Slovakia | Martin Šponiar | View feedback | |
| Public authority | Belgium | State Archives of Belgium | View feedback | |
| Academic/research institution | Belgium | Laura Drechsler | View feedback | |
| Business association | Belgium | Mirella Kavadaki | View feedback | |
| Academic/research institution | Finland | Jarkko Reittu | View feedback | |
| Company/business organisation | Denmark | Jeppe Guilford Manuel | View feedback | |
| Academic/research institution | Finland | Jyrki Tammerluoto | View feedback | |
| DPO/Professional Association | Italy | silvia stefanelli | View feedback | |
| Academic/research institution | Norway | Haukeland University Hospital (Helse Bergen Health Trust) | View feedback |