Special Category Data

Special Category Data

Special category data is personal data that is more sensitive and therefore requires additional protection. 

Special category personal data is information relating to:

  • racial or ethnic origin
  • political opinions
  • religious or philosophical beliefs
  • trade union membership
  • genetic or biometric data processed for the purpose of identification
  • health
  • sex life or sexual orientation

For guidance on how to lawfully process special category data, please see our lawful basis for processing webpage.