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Sensitive personal data requiring heightened protection.

Definition

Personal data revealing sensitive attributes (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, health, sexual life, criminal convictions) that are treated as 'special categories' under Law No. 6698 and generally require stricter conditions or prohibitions on processing.

Recommendations Guide on the Protection of Personal Data in the Field of Artificial Intelligence (Yapay Zeka Alanında Kişisel Verilerin Korunmasına Yönelik Tavsiyeler Rehberi)

Related Terms

Sensitive personal data / special categories

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Sensitive personal data

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Sensitive data (special categories)

Personal data revealing protected characteristics....

special categories/sensitive data

Personal data revealing highly sensitive attributes or status....

Personal data of a special nature

Sensitive categories requiring extra protection and permissions....

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