Inaccurate or incomplete personal data must be immediately rectified, supplemented, completely destroyed, or its further processing actively restricted to ensure quality.
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Data subjects have the absolute right to be formally informed if their personal data is being processed, including any automated decision-making.
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Processing sensitive data is allowed if entirely necessary for medical treatment conducted by a medical practitioner ensuring adequate data protection.
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Controllers can invoke privileged communication over certain processed data, rendering any evidence gathered from such privileged information legally inadmissible.
Lawful surveillance, interception, or recording of communications must strictly comply with the data privacy principles of transparency, proportionality, and legitimate purpose.
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Entities must designate a Data Protection Officer or compliance officer completely accountable for ensuring strict adherence to privacy and security laws.
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Entities must carefully select, supervise, and routinely train their employees and agents who have active access to sensitive personal data.
Entities should utilize the encryption of personal data during active storage and transit, alongside robust authentication processes, to limit unauthorized access.
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Direct marketing involves communicating advertising or marketing materials by any means specifically directed to particular individuals.
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A personal data breach is a security incident leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, or unauthorized access to data.
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