Governance

Sensitive data

Special categories of data that benefit from enhanced protection under the GDPR.

Definition

Sensitive data (Article 9 of the GDPR) is data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs or trade union membership, as well as genetic data, biometric data, health data and data concerning a person's sex life.

Context & regulatory framework

Processing it is prohibited in principle, subject to exceptions (explicit consent, protection of vital interests, substantial public interest, etc.). It often requires a DPIA.

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