What is public task under GDPR?
John Peck
Published Apr 10, 2026
Also to know is, what are the 6 lawful basis for GDPR?
GDPR requires any organization processing personal data to have a valid legal basis for that processing activity. The law provides six legal bases for processing: consent, performance of a contract, a legitimate interest, a vital interest, a legal requirement, and a public interest.
One may also ask, what is covered under GDPR? The full GDPR rights for individuals are: the right to be informed, the right of access, the right to rectification, the right to erasure, the right to restrict processing, the right to data portability, the right to object and also rights around automated decision making and profiling.
Regarding this, what is a public authority GDPR?
The GDPR does not provide with an autonomous definition of public authority. However, such an authority or body will only be considered 'public' when performing a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in it.
What are the lawful reasons to process personal data?
The six main legal grounds for the lawfulness of personal data processing
- Consent as a legal ground for lawful processing.
- Contractual necessity as a lawful basis for processing.
- Lawful processing on the ground of legal obligations.
- Vital interests and lawful personal data processing.