Some of the personal data you process can be more sensitive in nature and therefore requires a higher level of protection. The UK GDPR refers to the processing of these data as ‘special …

Jun 3, 2025 · What's the difference between sensitive personal data and personal data? We explain everything you need to know.

Jul 22, 2024 · The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) distinguishes between ‘personal data’ and ‘sensitive personal data’. In this blog, we look at how they differ, and what you need …

The EU considers the following personal data sensitive: ethnic origin, trade union membership, genetic data, health-related data and data related to sexual orientation.

Data protection legislation controls how your personal information is used by organisations, including businesses and government departments. In the UK, data protection is governed by …

Jul 30, 2025 · Personal data identifies you, such as your name or email. Sensitive data, which might include information such as health details, needs more protection. This article will …

Sep 16, 2022 · But what is sensitive data and how does it differ from personal data? Read on to identify some examples of sensitive data and learn some key differences between sensitive …

Dec 13, 2024 · If you’re unsure of the difference between personal and sensitive data, keep reading. We explain everything you need to know and provide examples of personal and …

Special category data is personal data that needs more protection because it is sensitive. In order to lawfully process special category data, you must identify both a lawful basis under Article 6 …

Jul 7, 2025 · Personal data includes an identifier like: an online identifier, for example your IP or email address. Sensitive personal data is also covered in GDPR as special categories of …