Ch.10 Protecting Personal Data and Privacy Fact
Question
How many lawful bases for processing are listed in GDPR Article 6?
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Answer
Six.
Consent is only one basis. Contract, legal obligation, vital interests, public task, and legitimate interests also exist.
GDPR, Regulation (EU) 2016/679
Deep dive
GDPR Article 6: six lawful bases, not just consent
Six bases exist; the exam trap is assuming consent is always required or the only valid basis.
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