Amendment 232· GDPR Article 4(38)

Wording it would delete

1. Article 4 is amended as follows: (a) in point 1, the following sentences are added: ‘Information relating to a natural person is not necessarily personal data for every other person or entity, merely because another entity can identify that natural person. Information shall not be personal for a given entity where that entity cannot identify the natural person to whom the information relates, taking into account the means reasonably likely to be used by that entity. Such information does not become personal for that entity merely because a potential subsequent recipient has means reasonably likely to be used to identify the natural person to whom the information relates.’ (32) ‘terminal equipment’ means terminal equipment as set out in Article 1(1) of Directive 2008/63/EC; (33) for ‘electronic communications networks’ the definition of Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/1972 shall apply; (34) ‘web browser’ means web browser as defined in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2022/1925; (35) ‘media service’ means a media service as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1083; (36) ‘media service provider’ means a media service provider as defined in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1083;’ (37) ‘online interface’ means an online interface as defined in Article 3(m) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065.’ (38) “scientific research” means any research which can also support innovation, such as technological development and demonstration. These actions shall contribute to existing scientific knowledge or apply existing knowledge in novel ways, be carried out with the aim of contributing to the growth of society’s general knowledge and wellbeing and adhere to ethical standards in the relevant research area. This does not exclude that the research may also aim to further a commercial interest.’

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