QuestionQ216

European Data Protection: Scope and Accountability

Which type of “natural person” is not exempt from the GDPR’s material scope with respect to the processing of personal data?

  • A A natural person in the course of a large-scale but purely personal or household activity.
  • B A natural person processing data for a small-scale, purely personal or household activity.
  • C A natural person in the course of processing purely personal or household data on behalf of a spouse who is beyond the age of majority.
  • D A natural person in the course of an activity conducted purely for a personally-owned sole proprietorship.
Explanation

The household exemption applies only to processing performed in the course of a purely personal or household activity with no connection to a professional or commercial activity. Processing carried out for a personally owned sole proprietorship is connected to commercial or professional activity and therefore remains within the GDPR’s material scope.

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