Recital 72 – Guidance of the European Data Protection Board Regarding Profiling*

1Profiling is subject to the rules of this Regulation governing the processing of personal data, such as the legal grounds for processing or data protection principles. 2The European Data Protection Board established by this Regulation (the ‘Board’) should be able to issue guidance in that context.

* This title is an unofficial description.


Why Recital 72 Matters for GDPR Compliance?

Recital 72 highlights the role of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) in providing guidance on profiling and automated processing. It confirms that profiling is subject to GDPR principles such as lawfulness, fairness, and transparency, and ensures consistent interpretation across Member States through official guidance.

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