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Personal Data vs Sensitive Data – Understanding the Difference

by Howard Freeman 13th December 2024

At the heart of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the subject of ‘personal data’.

But what is personal data? Are names and email addresses classified as personal data? What about photographs and ID numbers? What about business data?

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Personal data and sensitive data

by Howard Freeman 25th January 2021

Do you know the difference?

GDPR Sensitive Data
The GDPR includes a sub-category of sensitive personal data that comes with its own requirements.

The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) has been in force for some time. So, no doubt you are familiar with the term ‘personal data’. But, what exactly does personal data mean? The GDPR includes a sub-category of sensitive personal data that comes with its own requirements.

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