In this section, we provide some general advice on how to approach a research project in the early stages of its production cycle, i.e. when it is still not much more than an idea that has not yet been implemented. It is important to keep them in mind if one wants to ensure the implementation of data protection by design policies (see “Data Protection by design and by default” section in the Concepts part of these Guidelines).
The essential tips are:
- Make sure that your project is compatible with the data protection framework
- Implement a training program in ethical and legal issues for ICT developers and other relevant stakeholders
- Define the roles played by all agents involved in the processing
- Prepare the contracts with the social network and (in case) with the joint controllers, processors, etc. and document them
- Promote end-users’ engagement