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Annex 2: Comics to inform about data protection

The following comic strips depict situations related to data protection in hobbies and are specifically designed to inform children and young people about the processing of personal data. The comic strips can be used to increase awareness within your association. Feel free to print them and pin them to your walls to remind people about this important topic!

The examples showcased in these comics are fictional and cannot be applied as such. The controller should always assess the information provided to data subjects on a case-by-case basis, taking into account data protection legislation.

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Comic strip 1. Informing people of data protection

The first frame of the comic. A child and the child’s football coach greet each other.
The second frame of the comic. The child asks their coach about the processing of personal data in the hobby.
The third frame of the comic. The coach tells the child about the processing of personal data in the hobby. The coach explains that personal data is processed in order to register the team for training camps and tournaments. The personal data that is processed includes, for example, name, phone number and email address.
The fourth frame of the comic. The coach tells the child about the processing of personal data in the hobby. The coach explains that personal data is only processed by the appropriate people. The coach explains who has access to the data in the FOOTIE-system used by the club and that the data is kept in the system for two years.
The fifth frame of the comic. The coach tells the child about the processing of personal data in the hobby. The coach explains what data protection rights the child has, such as the right to be informed about the processing of personal data and the right to access and rectify their own data.
The sixth and final frame of the comic. The child thanks the coach for the additional information they provided regarding the data protection in the hobby.


Comic strip 2. Processing of personal data in a competition

The first frame of the comic. An adult welcomes you to a gymnastics competition and tells you more about the processing of personal data in the context of the competition.
The second frame of the comic. The adult tells you that the Gymnast gymnastic club is the data controller of the gymnastics competitions. The person explains that the basis for processing personal data is legitimate interest, and in the case of allergy data, consent.
EN: The third frame of the comic. The adult lists the personal data being processed. These include name, year of birth and allergies. Personal data is processed in the Gymnast-system by volunteers.
The fourth frame of the comic. An adult explains that the results of the competition will be published on the website by league. The names of the team members will not be published. Personal data will be processed within the EU/EEA-area. The personal data will be deleted two weeks after the competitions and results two years after the competitions.
The fifth frame of the comic. An adult lists the privacy rights of the entrant. These include the right to be informed about the processing of personal data and the right of access to one’s own personal data.
The sixth and final frame of the comic. The adult wishes you good luck in the competitions!


Comic strip 3. Data rectification

The first frame of the comic. A child greets their coach and says that their phone number has changed.
The second frame of the comic. The coach greets the child and states that the child has the right to correct their personal data. The coach says that they will update the phone number by contacting the secretary and the team manager.
The first frame of the comic. A child greets their coach and says that their phone number has changed.
Annex 1: Consent form - template