Set by the law · GDPR Art. 6(1)(e)
Public task (public interest or official authority)
In plain English
Processing is lawful if it is necessary for a task in the public interest or for exercising official authority given to the controller, with a basis in EU or national law.
The official text
processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller
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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