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Abstract
The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto faces a challenge: with the introduction of the GDPR and stricter local data protection laws, its researchers must put more effort into ensuring appropriate data protection measures are taken when processing datasets that include personal data. However, neither the researchers nor FMUP are capable of fully complying with new data protection regulations due to a lack of experience and knowledge on the part of researchers and a lack of infrastructure that facilitates the bureaucratic work researchers must do to be compliant. To help alleviate this issue and improve compliance of research projects, it is recommended that FMUP establishes process that guide the research staff through the documentation and precautions required by law.
