Set by the law · GDPR Art. 85(1)
Processing and freedom of expression and information (journalism)
In plain English
EU countries must balance data protection with freedom of expression and information by law, including exemptions for journalism and academic, artistic or literary expression where necessary.
The official text
Member States shall by law reconcile the right to the protection of personal data pursuant to this Regulation with the right to freedom of expression and information, including processing for journalistic purposes and the purposes of academic, artistic or literary expression.
The processing of personal data solely for journalistic purposes, or for the purposes of academic, artistic or literary expression should be subject to derogations or exemptions from certain provisions of this Regulation if necessary to reconcile the right to the protection of personal data with the right to freedom of expression and information
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