The GDPR refers to the principles of proportionality and subsidiarity. What is the meaning of subsidiarity in this context?

The correct answer is A. Personal data may only be processed when there are no other means to achieve the purposes. Personal data can only be processed in accordance with the purpose specification. Incorrect. This is one of the legal limitations. Personal data cannot be reused without explicit and informed consent. Incorrect. This is one of the legal limitations. Personal data may only be…

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APersonal data may only be processed when there are no other means to achieve the purposes.
BPersonal data cannot be reused without explicit and informed consent.
CPersonal data can only be processed in accordance with the purpose specification.
DPersonal data must be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purposes.

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Personal data can only be processed in accordance with the purpose specification. Incorrect. This is one of the legal limitations. Personal data cannot be reused without explicit and informed consent. Incorrect. This is one of the legal limitations. Personal data may only be processed when there are no other means to achieve the purposes. Correct. This is the definition of subsidiarity. (Literature: A, Chapter 3; GDPR Article 35(7)) Personal data must be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purposes. Incorrect. This is the definition of proportionality.

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