Manuals, guides and templates

Last changed: 30 January 2026

On this page, you will find links to data protection guides as well as to templates for various data protection tasks.

Data protection manual

In this manual, we explain some common concepts related to data protection, as well as the proper procedure for collecting personal data.

Data protection manual for supervisors 

If you are supervising a degree project, you need to make sure that any personal data that is part of the project is handled correctly. Find out what you need to know in this manual.

Quick guide to data protection in research

This quick guide is intended as a help for SLU researchers who process personal data as part of their research projects.

Quick guide to data protection when doing surveys

Important information for anyone planning a survey.

Legal recommendations for online teaching

What to think about when processing personal data in connection with online teaching, especially if you record lectures.

Transferring personal data to countries outside the EU/EEA

If you use or co-operate with another party to process personal data, you must know in which country the other party is based. This page contains recommendations from SLU’s legal counsel and other important information on the transfer of personal data.

Data protection templates (Word format)

Data protection training for SLU staff

As a public authority, SLU must prevent improper processing of personal data. Our IT systems and procedures must compley with GDPR requirements. Violations harm citizens' rights, risk penalties and damage SLU’s reputation.

To help avoid these issues, all staff need basic knowledge of personal data processing rules. That is why we have developed a data protection course covering GDPR fundamentals and how to apply them in your work.

The course consists of 3 lessons and takes 8–10 minutes per lesson. You will find the lessons here: Data protection courses