Set by the law · GDPR Art. 6(1)(c)
Legal obligation
In plain English
Processing is lawful if it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation on the controller, laid down in EU or national law.
The official text
processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject
The basis for the processing referred to in point (c) and (e) of paragraph 1 shall be laid down by: (a) Union law; or (b) Member State law to which the controller is subject.
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