Set by the law · GDPR Art. 9(2)(j)

Data concerning health in research

In plain English

Health data and other sensitive data may be processed for research, archiving or statistics if EU or national law allows it, proportionately and with specific safeguards for the people concerned.

The official text

processing is necessary for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes in accordance with Article 89(1) based on Union or Member State law which shall be proportionate to the aim pursued, respect the essence of the right to data protection and provide for suitable and specific measures to safeguard the fundamental rights and the interests of the data subject

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