Article 5 Principles

Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) outlines key principles for handling personal data. These principles state that data must be processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently; collected for specific, legitimate purposes; limited to what is necessary; accurate and kept up to date; stored only as long as needed; and protected against unauthorized access. Essentially, they ensure that individuals' personal information is respected, used appropriately, and safeguarded, promoting privacy and trust in how organizations manage data.