anändamålsbegränsadeperson

Användamålsbegränsadeperson is a Swedish term that translates to "purpose-limited person." It refers to an individual whose personal data is processed by an organization only for specific, explicitly stated, and legitimate purposes. This means that the data collected cannot be arbitrarily used or shared for any other reason than what was initially communicated to the individual.

The principle of purpose limitation is a fundamental aspect of data protection regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union. It ensures that individuals have control over how their personal information is used. When an organization collects data, it must clearly define why it needs that data and for how long it will be retained. The data should then only be processed in accordance with these defined purposes.

For example, if a company collects an email address for the purpose of sending out a newsletter, it cannot later use that same email address to send marketing materials for unrelated products or services without obtaining separate consent. Similarly, if data is collected for a specific project, it should not be used for a completely different project after the first one is completed, unless a new, legitimate purpose is identified and communicated.

The concept of an anändamålsbegränsadeperson emphasizes transparency and accountability in data processing. Organizations are obligated to be clear about their data handling practices and to ensure that the processing remains within the boundaries of the stated purposes, thereby protecting individuals' privacy rights.