Scope of Application
DATA RECORDED ON A PHYSICAL SUPPORT IN BOTH THE PUBLIC AND
PRIVATE SECTOR.
EXCEPTIONS
Files maintained by natural people for personal or domestic
activities.
Files subject to standards on the protection of classified
material.
Files for the investigation of terrorism and serious forms
of delinquency
Data protection principles
DATA QUALITY
Data can not be used for purposes that are incompatible
with those for which it was collected.
Data should be accurate and up-to-date.
Data should be cancelled when it ceases to be necessary.
Prohibition of data collection by fraudulent, unfair or
illicit means.
SPECIFICALLY PROTECTED DATA
IDEOLOGY, TRADE UNION AFFILIATION, RELIGION OR BELIEFS.
No one can be obliged to declare this, except where the
person involved has given their express, written consent.
Notify the interested party of their right to not make a
declaration.
RACIAL ORIGIN, HEALTH, SEXUAL ORIENTATION.
These can only be collected for reasons of general interest
(by law).
Or with the express consent of the party involved.
DUTY OF SECRECY
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