användamålsbegränsad

Användamålsbegränsad is a Swedish term that translates to "limited purpose" or "purpose-limited" in English. It is often used in legal and technical contexts to describe a restriction on how something can be used or processed.

In data privacy, för användamålsbegränsad means that personal data collected for a specific purpose can only be used for that stated purpose and not for any other incompatible purposes. This is a fundamental principle in data protection regulations like GDPR. For example, if a user provides their email address to sign up for a newsletter, that email address should only be used for sending the newsletter and not for marketing unrelated products or services without explicit consent.

The concept of användamålsbegränsad extends beyond data privacy. It can apply to software licenses, where certain functionalities might be restricted to specific uses. Similarly, in contract law, an agreement might specify that a particular service or product can only be utilized for a defined objective. The core idea is that the scope of use is intentionally narrowed to prevent unintended or unauthorized applications. This limitation is crucial for ensuring fairness, security, and compliance with various regulations and agreements.