Introduction to data protection in asylum and reception contexts

Key information
Updated version, incorporating the provisions of the New Pact on migration and asylum, will be available for translation.

  

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Target group


Asylum officers, reception officers, all profiles working in the field of asylum and reception

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EQF/MQF level


Level 5

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Version


Version 1 (2026)

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Entry requirements


Full qualification at EQF Level 4 or equivalent AND proficiency in English

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Prerequisites


n/a

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Assessment


n/a

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Languages


English
Learning outcomes & description

DESCRIPTION

This module aims to provide learners with an introduction of the core principles governing data protection in the asylum and reception contexts in light of the European and international legal framework.
It covers the rights of data subjects and limitations to those rights, the fair and legal processing of data and behaviours to ensure that data protection principles are respected in the asylum and reception environments.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge

  1. Describe the fundamental concepts  and core principles governing data protection in asylum and reception contexts, according to European and international legal framework, the rights of data subjects and legitimate limitations to those rights, and the fair and legal processing of data in asylum and reception contexts.
  2. Recognise cases of non-compliance with core principles governing data protection in asylum and reception contexts and their potential consequences.

Skills

  1. Implement behaviours that promote respect for the rights of data subjects and legitimate limitations to those rights in asylum and reception contexts.
  2. Implement the fair and legal processing of data in asylum and reception contexts and to implement behaviours that prevent and respond to cases of non-compliance with core principles governing data protection in asylum and reception contexts and their potential consequences.

Competences

  1. Respect the rights of data subjects and legitimate limitations to those rights, and the fair and legal processing of data in asylum and reception contexts and carry out measures for prevention and response to cases of non-compliance with core principles governing data protection in asylum and reception contexts and their potential consequences.

 

DELIVERY METHOD

This module is delivered entirely online, through self-paced learning.

 

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Details

Duration
10 hours online learning (self -paced)
Language
English