§ GDPR · Article 8
GDPR Article 8: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 8 of the GDPR imposes 2 obligations on controller.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 8
Obligation 1
Process personal data of a child only if the child is at least 16 years old, or if consent is given or authorized by the holder of parental responsibility for children below 16.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 8, Article 8
- Obligated entity
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controller
- Sector scope
- information society services
- Action required
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verify
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 2
Make reasonable efforts to verify that consent is given or authorized by the holder of parental responsibility over the child, taking into consideration available technology.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 8, Article 8
- Obligated entity
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controller
- Sector scope
- information society services
- Action required
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verify
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 8
Who must comply with Article 8 of the GDPR?
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controller.
What does Article 8 of the GDPR require?
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verify