Syftebegränsningar

Syftebegränsningar, or purpose limitations, is a legal and ethical concept that refers to the restriction of how personal data can be used. When personal data is collected, it should be for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes. This means that the organization collecting the data must clearly state why they need it and for what it will be used. Once collected, the data cannot be further processed in a way that is incompatible with those original purposes. This principle is a cornerstone of data protection regulations like the GDPR.

The purpose limitation principle ensures that individuals have control over their information and are not subject to unexpected or unauthorized uses of their data. It prevents data from being used for entirely different, potentially intrusive, purposes than what was originally communicated to the data subject. For example, if data is collected for customer service, it generally cannot be later used for marketing without explicit consent or a clear legal basis. This principle, along with data minimization and accuracy, aims to build trust and protect individual privacy in an increasingly data-driven world. Violations of purpose limitations can lead to significant legal penalties and reputational damage for organizations.