From scanners in lecture halls to systems for working from home: the discussion about new technology is being held on various fronts. That is why the University wants to make more use of its in-house experts. At the Technology and Trust symposium at Leiden University on 2 February, researchers from…

If you bring in a (new) person who will be processing personal data for you, this person is not allowed to use this information for his or her own purposes. You need to formalise this in a data processing agreement. The university will usually have an agreement in place.

If you handle personal data, there are a number of legal grounds on which this can be done. One example involves obtaining consent from the person in question, also known as 'informed consent'. This informed consent must adhere to several requirements.

Are you handling personal data just once, for instance when taking the minutes of a meeting or organising an employee outing? You do not need to include this use in the data processing register if you stick to the following conditions.

A data processing register is a record of which personal data you process and who you share this data with. If you collect personal data for your research, you must record this in the data processing register.

Sharing data and documents with colleagues or other organisations can be useful, but it can also entail various risks. You should therefore think carefully before sharing anything, and always ask if you’re not sure whether sharing is permitted.

Qualtrics survey software allows you to create online questionnaires for your research. It provides various question types, branch logic and the possibility to export results to statistical software, such as SPSS.

You can contact the privacy or security officers with questions about privacy or data security.

The protection of data is the responsibility of all of us. The university observes a privacy policy for the purpose of protecting personal data as effectively as possible. An overview of the procedures can be found below.

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Any loss of control over stored personal data is a potential data breach. Most cases involve stolen or lost digital files, but a stolen or lost printed list of personal data is also a data breach. It is important to report any data breach.

Your workplace is equipped with a standard basic software package. In addition, you can also install programmes yourself from the additional software package. If you need software that is not available via the additional or basic software package, you can apply for the software you need.

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On this page you will find a list of all research and teaching applications that are available for use outside the University network. The list will be updated regularly.

The university encourages its employees to use and develop their talents. We do this by supporting you in your career and in your personal and professional development. We try to ensure that you get the opportunity to realise your full potential. That is why the university offers a wide range of training…

The Barrier-Free Studying project embodies Leiden University’s statement of intent on inclusive education, which was issued in 2018.

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The Personal Professional Skills Lab (PPSL) is an elective programme for all FSW bachelor students that enter in 2024 and on. The aim of the PPSL is to encourage students to develop personal and professional skills during the bachelor, that will give them greater resilience and direction: both in their…

Do you need a new desktop or laptop? Does your work require a customised device? We’ve listed all the possibilities below.

Leiden University provides staff with a modern ICT environment to carry out their work efficiently and securely. Here you will find more information regarding technical support, manuals, and contact persons, as well as answers to questions such as: Where can I report an ICT issue? How do I install software…

Using secure tools ensures that information and personal data are well protected. ‘Tools’ refers to software that can help you perform your work efficiently, such as email software or a file-sharing system. To quickly see whether a specific tool is permitted, check the tool picker!

Leiden University offers various training programmes and workshops that contribute to student well-being.

If you need to create online forms, you can do this using Formdesk. This tool can be used for registrations for events and for asking for feedback.

An ORCID iD is a unique code that identifies you as a scientist in a reliable and consistent way, much like the social security number in a passport. DOI does the same but for a scientific publication instead of a person. DOI and ORCID iD are examples of persistent identifiers.

The TEC project team is driving this together with the faculty implementation teams. The implementation coordinator for your faculty or institute (see below) will keep you up to date with developments. They are also your contact person for questions.

When you (accidentally) cause injury or damage to someone else, you are liable. The other person or party can reclaim his or her financial loss from you. With a liability insurance, the insurer will reimburse the ‘victim’ for the costs of the damage caused.

The university pays your salary into the bank account number you gave us at the start of your employment. You can always change your bank account number.

Curious to find out how you can contribute to a safe working environment? Then keep reading to discover our tips for working securely. They will help you to work more safely in specific situations. This section contains tools and tips to promote safe working habits in specific situations.

Curious to find out how you can contribute to a safe working environment? Then keep reading to discover our tips for working securely. They will help you to work more safely in specific situations. This section contains tools and tips to promote safe working habits in specific situations.

Imagine you’ve accidentally sent a CV to the wrong email address or left your laptop on the train; a momentary lapse of concentration can result in a data breach or security incident. By responding quickly, we can limit the damage and consequences for privacy: both your own and the university’s. You…

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Leiden University Scholarly Publications is a database of publications by academics from and institutions affiliated to Leiden University. Researchers and PhD candidates use LUCRIS Publication Management (PM) to add publications (except for doctoral theses) to the Repository. Wherever possible, publications…

In addition to computers and laptops, you can also apply for a tablet, video card, additional monitor, additional hard drive, additional working memory, ergonomic keyboard, or mouse.

The images included in the image database are solely intended for use on the University website or in University printed materials.

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In the context of the Labour Participation Act, Leiden University employs persons with a disability. In this context, in 2016 we created an additional 16 FTEs for ‘labour participation employees’. For the next ten years, we hope to increase this by 6.3 fte per year.

University Leiden encourages its employees to use and develop their talents. We do this by supporting you in your career and in your personal and professional development. We try to ensure that you get the opportunity to realise your full potential.

Locking your screen before leaving your desk: it’s so easy to do but we often forget. This quick action protects both you and the university. Do you always lock your screen when you leave to get a coffee, walk to the printer or chat with a colleague in the corridor?

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Anyone who comes into contact with Leiden University should be able to trust that we will act with integrity. The Code of Conduct on Integrity describes how we can work together to ensure that this is the case, whether in relation to research, interactions with students, purchasing or the use of University…

When we work from home, we are extra vulnerable for cyber attacks and data breaches. If you use a personal device to log on to the university network, please create a secure online workplace.