Alerts & Updates 19th Mar 2026
In this week’s primer, we highlight the scope of ‘voluntarily’ provided personal data as a basis for processing, illustrating where individuals ‘actively’ and ‘voluntarily’ share personal data with a clear expectation of its use and where processing risks overstepping the line of this ‘legitimate use’. With key questions such as what qualifies as ‘voluntary’ versus ‘solicited’ personal data, businesses would be well advised to lean towards the ‘notice-and-consent’ approach.
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