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.