GDPR Practice Question: The vital interests basis should be used: | CyberCertPrep
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The vital interests basis should be used:
A.As a primary basis for healthcare data processing
B.For any health-related processing
C.Only when no other legal basis applies and the processing protects someone's life
D.Whenever the controller considers data vital
Why C is correct
Vital interests is considered a basis of last resort, typically used only in genuine life-threatening situations where no other legal basis can be relied upon.
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Covers lawful bases concepts and practices within GDPR.
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The vital interests basis is generally reserved for situations involving: