Selection of participants to (internal/external) learning and development actions - EC

Opinion of 17 October 2011 on the notification for prior checking concerning "Selection of participants to (internal/external) learning and development actions" (case 2011-0627)

Selection of participants to (internal/external) learning and development actions - EC

This prior checking Opinion deals with selection of participants to (internal/external) learning and development actions.

The purpose of the processing is to organise and manage the selection process of candidates who intend to take part in learning and development actions (internal or external) requiring specific pre-requisite and/or with limited number of places available (i.e. information programme in Member States, Fellowship programme, HR professionalization programme).

In his conclusions, the EDPS underlined that the data controller should consider reviewing its retention periods in line with the comments and that the recipients should be reminded of their obligations in the light of Article 7(3).