GDPR Recital 56 EN
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Political Opinions Personal Data Special Categories of Data Types of Special Categories of Personal Data
In force — consolidated2016-05-04 · CELEX 02016R0679-20160504 · ELI ↗
Version history 2
- 2016-05-04in force CELEX 02016R0679-20160504
- 2016-04-27 CELEX 32016R0679
Where in the course of electoral activities, the operation of the democratic system in a Member State requires that political parties compile personal data on people's political opinions, the processing of such data may be permitted for reasons of public interest, provided that appropriate safeguards are established.