Navigating Data Management: Privanova's Impact on the CONVERT Project

In a world where technology is advancing at lightning speed, the skills needed to thrive in IT constantly evolve. The CONVERT Project, part of the ERASMUS+ programme, seeks to close this gap by developing certified programs designed to meet the most in-demand digital skills of today’s labor market. From data analytics and programming languages to cybersecurity and AI, CONVERT offers flexible, certified micro-credential courses, aligning its mission with the EU’s reskilling goals, especially as emphasized during the European Year of Skills 2023.

But beyond just equipping people with technical skills, the CONVERT Project is equally committed to ethical data management and responsible innovation. That’s where Privanova steps in.

The Role of Privanova in CONVERT’s Data Management

As a leader in ethics compliance, privacy, and data protection, Privanova plays a pivotal role in shaping CONVERT’s approach to data management. By spearheading the project’s Data Management Plan (DMP), Privanova provides the framework to ensure data is managed transparently, responsibly, and fully complies with EU standards.

The DMP is an essential document within CONVERT, offering a roadmap for data handling across the project’s lifecycle. It defines every step of data management—from collection, storage, and use to sharing and protection—ensuring that all data-related activities are handled with care, respect, and accountability. As the DMP evolves, it serves not only as a guideline but as a commitment by CONVERT’s partners to uphold the highest standards of data protection.

In addition to providing critical guidance on ethical data use, Privanova’s expertise extends to establishing ethical frameworks and compliance strategies that make sure all project activities are conducted in alignment with Horizon Europe’s guidelines. This entails setting standards for data accessibility and security under the FAIR principles (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability), adhering to the maxim of "as open as possible, as closed as necessary."

Beyond Ethics Compliance: Building a Skilled and Ethical Workforce

Privanova’s contributions to CONVERT go beyond mere compliance. By fostering best practices in data protection and security, Privanova enables a culture of responsible innovation that is central to the project’s mission. Not only does this ensure that sensitive information is handled appropriately, but it also enhances the credibility and transparency of CONVERT’s research, making it easier for others to build upon, replicate, or re-apply its findings.

Through CONVERT, Privanova is helping create a sustainable impact on Europe’s workforce, enabling learners to access essential IT skills while supporting ethical, compliant research practices that respect individual privacy and security. The project is thus a forward-thinking model, aligning digital skill-building with robust data management, setting a new standard for responsible digital innovation in Europe.

As CONVERT continues to grow, Privanova remains committed to ensuring that the data underpinning these training modules is managed with integrity, security, and transparency—ultimately building a digital workforce that is not only skilled but also ethically grounded.