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Privacy, Consent and Data Protection

Purpose: To ensure that AI systems respect individuals rights to privacy and data protection, consent is appropriately managed and that personal data is processed lawfully and securely.

Organisational / Technical Measure
A. Lawful, transparent, and informed data use
ORG The organisation clearly defines and documents the purposes for which personal data is processed
ORG Individuals are informed in clear and accessible language about what data is collected and how it is used
ORG Consent mechanisms are clearly separate to ensure appropriate meaningful engagement
ORG Individuals can refuse or withdraw consent without unjustified negative consequences
B. Data minimisation and protection
BOTH Only data necessary for the stated purpose is collected and processed
TECH Technical measures are in place to protect data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse
ORG Data retention periods are defined, documented and enforced
ORG Sensitive data is subject to additional safeguards appropriate to the associated risk level
C. Rights, access and accountability
ORG Clear processes exist for individuals to exercise their data protection rights (e.g., access, correction, deletion)
BOTH Responsibility for handling data protection issues and incidents
ORG Data processing activities are documented to support accountability and auditing review
ORG Data protection practices are reviewed following incidents, complaints or regulatory changes

Source: AIOLIA deliverable 3.1