DATA PROTECTION

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data processing - ANS -Processing of data means the collection, recording, storing, reproduction or any other kind of operation with data except for the transmission. Data Controller - ANS -a natur... al or legal person, a group of persons or organ of a federal, state or local authority ("Gebietskörperschaft") or the offices of these organs. The Data Controller is entitled to decide (alone or jointly with others) on the use of data Data Processor - ANS -a natural or legal person, a group of persons or organ of a federal, state or local authority ("Gebietskörperschaft") or the offices of these organs, if they use data only for a commissioned work on behalf of the Data Controller Data Subject - ANS -("Betroffener") is any natural or legal person or group of natural persons, not identical to the Data Controller, whose data are processed What are the key principles that apply to the processing of personal data? - ANS -- Transparency - Lawful basis for processing - Purpose limitation - Data minimisation - Retention - Correctness and actuality Data Application - ANS - Sensitive Data - ANS -concerns a particular category of data deserving special protection. Sensitive Personal Data comprises data relating to natural persons concerning their racial or ethnic origin, political opinion, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership and their health or sex life.The use of Sensitive Personal Data is severely restricted and only permitted for reasons stipulated in section 9 DSG 2000. Personal Data - ANS -Personal Data is defined as information relating to Data Subjects who are identified or identifiable Data Protection Commission(DSB) - ANS -The relevant Austrian data protection authority is the "Datenschutzbehörde". the DSB is also responsible for the Data Processing Register ("Datenverarbeitungsregister") which has been established within the DSB. Data Protection Officer - ANS -The appointment of a Data Protection Officer is not a legal requirement under Austrian law. However, every Data Controller is free to appoint a Data Protection Officer. Rights of data subjects - ANS -- right of access to own personal data [Show More]

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