The GDPR & the EU AI Act in Everyday Life – What Organizations Really Need to Know: At first glance, data protection, AI, and new regulations often seem complicated. At the same time, they have long been affecting the day-to-day operations of businesses, nonprofit organizations, local governments, educational institutions, and self-employed individuals: websites, contact forms, newsletters, social media, customer data, digital tools, and the use of AI applications.
This hands-on workshop isn’t about legal jargon—it’s about providing guidance: What really matters? Where do typical risks arise? What obligations should organizations be aware of? And how can data protection be combined with sensible, secure, and pragmatic AI use? Together, we’ll examine concrete examples from everyday work and translate the GDPR and the EU AI Act into clear, actionable next steps. The goal is to provide a clear overview, a better understanding of risks, and a manageable starting point for implementation.
Here’s what you can expect:
- An accessible overview of the GDPR and the EU AI Act in day-to-day organizational operations
- Typical real-world scenarios: websites, newsletters, tools, customer data, and AI use
- Guidance: What is mandatory, what makes sense, and what can be implemented immediately?
- Leveraging data protection and AI expertise as a trust advantage
- Concrete next steps for your own organization
Who is this workshop for?
For all stakeholders in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district: small and medium-sized businesses, sole proprietors, municipalities, clubs, associations, advocacy groups, and educational institutions. No prior knowledge is required.
Date: November 12, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: DeveLUP Zukunftszentrum, Ludwigslust
Format: In-person; online participation available
Duration: 2 hours
Facilitator: Alexander Ertner, Digitalization Coordinator for the Ludwigslust-Parchim District
Cost: Free of charge thanks to EU funding
Register by email at alexander.ertner@kreis-lup.de
Digitalization doesn’t have to be complicated. This workshop will help you assess your current status, address any uncertainties, and develop a practical digital roadmap for data protection and AI.
