anändamålsbegränsad

användamålsbegränsad is a Swedish term that translates to "purpose-limited" or "purpose-bound." It refers to the principle that data, especially personal data, should only be collected and processed for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes. Once the original purpose for which the data was collected has been fulfilled, the data should no longer be retained or used for other, unrelated reasons.

This concept is a fundamental aspect of data protection and privacy regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union. The principle of purpose limitation aims to prevent the misuse or unauthorized expansion of data processing beyond what was initially intended and consented to by the individual. It encourages data minimization, meaning that organizations should only collect the data that is strictly necessary for the stated purpose.

Organizations that collect and process data have a responsibility to clearly define the purposes for which they are doing so. This clarity is often communicated to individuals through privacy policies. If an organization wishes to process data for a new purpose that differs from the original one, they generally need to obtain fresh consent or ensure that the new purpose is compatible with the original one and legally permissible. The ultimate goal is to ensure transparency and control over personal data for the individuals to whom it relates.