Special categories of personal data

Sensitive data subject to a processing prohibition (Article 9 GDPR), unless one can rely on one of the exceptions of Article 9(2). Article 9(1) lists: personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or trade union membership, and the processing of genetic data, biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a person, data concerning health, or data concerning a person's sex life or sexual orientation. Note that the European Commission has proposed narrowing the categories of data covered.

Questions about what this term means for your organisation? Contact Mr. Dr. Vlieger.