Hanteringsändamål

Hanteringsändamål refers to the specific reasons or purposes for which personal data is processed. In data protection regulations, such as the GDPR, it is a fundamental principle that data must be collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes. This means that an organization must clearly define why it is collecting and using personal data before it begins processing it.

Examples of hanteringsändamål include providing a service to a customer, fulfilling a contract, complying with legal obligations, marketing activities, or conducting research. Transparency regarding these purposes is crucial, as individuals have the right to be informed about how their data is being handled. The hanteringsändamål also dictates the scope of data processing; only data necessary for the stated purpose should be collected and processed. If the purpose for processing changes, a new justification may be required, and the data subject may need to be informed.

The principle of hanteringsändamål is a cornerstone of lawful data processing, aiming to protect individuals' privacy by ensuring their data is used in a predictable and controlled manner. It prevents data from being used in ways that the individual would not reasonably expect or consent to.