---
type: concept
title: Appointment Coordination
tags: [scheduling, productivity, data-privacy]
related: [foodle]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_webdienste_foodle.md"]
---

# Appointment Coordination

**Appointment Coordination** refers to the process of aligning the schedules of multiple participants to find a mutually agreeable time for meetings or events.

## Digital Tools and Privacy
In an institutional context, the choice of tool for appointment coordination is often governed by data protection requirements. 

- **Institutional Tools**: Tools like [[foodle]] (DFN-Terminplaner) are preferred because they are provided within the trusted framework of the research and education network (DFN), ensuring better control over data residency and privacy.
- **Third-Party Risks**: Commercial tools (e.g., Doodle) are often discouraged for official use because they may transmit sensitive organizational data to third-party providers, potentially violating institutional data privacy policies.