Recital 160

Historical Research Purposes Unofficial title

Where personal data are processed for historical research purposes, this Regulation should also apply to that processing. This should also include historical research and research for genealogical purposes, bearing in mind that this Regulation should not apply to deceased persons.

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Text as at 19 September 2026.

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