Student assignments or projects can include coursework submissions during the study program as well as final bachelor’s or master’s theses. These assignments are primarily considered training in scientific methodology and research ethics rather than scientific research. You may process personal data as part of your project, but you must follow fundamental research ethics norms and guidelines, regulations on personal data processing, and UiB’s own policies and procedures.
Student assignments conducted as part of ongoing research projects within established research groups may be classified as scientific research and will then be subject to the relevant regulations, including consultation requirements. Students must clarify with their supervisor which regulations apply.
The processing of personal data necessary for student assignments that are not classified as scientific research must have a legal basis under Articles 6 and 9 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- The processing of personal data in student assignments is legally based on GDPR Article 6(1)(e), with supplementary legal grounds in Section 1-3 of the Universities and University Colleges Act.
- The processing of special categories of personal data in student assignments must be based on explicit consent from participants, in accordance with GDPR Article 9(2)(a).
Student assignments must be conducted in accordance with recognized research ethics norms and guidelines. The recruitment of participants for student projects should, as a general rule, always be based on voluntary, informed, and revocable participation, and consent for participation must be documented.