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GDPR regarding professional education

Here you will find information about the processing of personal data when it comes to applying for studies abroad.

Information on Processing of Personal Data

This information sets out how KTH uses your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679), GDPR. It applies if you are an outgoing exchange or traineeship student.

Who is responsible for complying with the GDPR?

KTH collects the personal data through the application for professional education. 

What personal information will be processed?

The information (name, email address, date of birth, address, study background and desired courses) you provide in your application form will be used for the following purposes:

  • To enable your application to be considered for entry.
  • To enable grading through the Ladok system.

Only authorized staff at KTH will have access to your personal data.

Transfer of personal data

The data will only be transferred to the ladok system and if the education is held at a conferance venue some data vill be used when arranging for lunch.

Retention period and the lawfulness of processing

The personal data that you provide KTH with will be held by KTH in compliance with our Document Retention and Disposal Schedule.

The right to access your personal data

If you want to access your personal data, you may contact dataskydd@kth.se  in this matter.
You can also contact dataskydd@kth.se if you want to make a complaint on how KTH uses your personal data. You can also make a complaint directly to The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection.

Correct, block or remove your personal data

You are entitled to request that KTH corrects, blocks or removes your personal data, if the data has not been process in accordance with the GDPR. In this matter, you may contact KTH on uppdragsutb.fob@abe.kth.se .

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Last changed: Apr 26, 2021