Data protection for artificial intelligence
Reading the guidelines provides a deeper understanding of data protection issues and pitfalls when using artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of work and education. This should support the decision on the use of AI.
Target group
The guidelines are aimed at people who examine and decide on the use of AI in the company.
Expected result
The first part of this guide provides background information on the topic of data protection. You will learn about the origins of data protection and the objectives it pursues, as well as specific requirements for controllers and processors. It describes in detail the basis on which data processing can take place, which data protection principles exist and which obligations these lead to for controllers and processors. In this context, you will learn, for example, about the pitfalls of anonymizing data and obtaining consent in the context of employees. In addition, the data protection role model is presented with the help of which decision-makers should be able to classify themselves and their company accordingly. Furthermore, it contains examination schemes on data protection issues relating to the use of AI, for example when it comes to the question of when data is anonymized. The second part of the guideline deals specifically with the use of AI and the data protection requirements and implications. The guide provides information on research data protection, employee data protection and context-specific data protection requirements when using AI.
General conditions
No special requirements.
Operating instructions
Not necessary.
Data protection for artificial intelligence
Reading the guidelines provides a deeper understanding of data protection issues and pitfalls when using artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of work and education. This should support the decision on the use of AI.

Target group
The guidelines are aimed at people who examine and decide on the use of AI in the company.
Expected result
The first part of this guide provides background information on the topic of data protection. You will learn about the origins of data protection and the objectives it pursues, as well as specific requirements for controllers and processors. It describes in detail the basis on which data processing can take place, which data protection principles exist and which obligations these lead to for controllers and processors. In this context, you will learn, for example, about the pitfalls of anonymizing data and obtaining consent in the context of employees. In addition, the data protection role model is presented with the help of which decision-makers should be able to classify themselves and their company accordingly. Furthermore, it contains examination schemes on data protection issues relating to the use of AI, for example when it comes to the question of when data is anonymized. The second part of the guideline deals specifically with the use of AI and the data protection requirements and implications. The guide provides information on research data protection, employee data protection and context-specific data protection requirements when using AI.
General conditions
No special requirements.
Operating instructions
Not necessary.
Contact person
Maria Rill | FZI
m.rill@fzi.de
m.rill@fzi.de
Format
PDF
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