Amendment 247· GDPR Article 13(5)
−Deletion
Text of the amendment
As tabled
Wording it would delete
6. In Article 13, paragraph 5 is added:
5. When the processing takes place for scientific research purposes and the provision of information referred to under paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 proves impossible or would involve a disproportionate effort subject to the conditions and safeguards referred to in Article 89(1) or in so far as the obligation referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing, the controller does not need to provide the information referred to under paragraphs 1, 2 and 3. In such cases the controller shall take appropriate measures to protect the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, including making the information publicly available.’
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Wording of the targeted provisionlaw in force, Commission proposal, latest Council text
Commission proposalCOM(2025) 837
5. When the processing takes place for scientific research purposes and the provision of information referred to under paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 proves impossible or would involve a disproportionate effort subject to the conditions and safeguards referred to in Article 89(1) or in so far as the obligation referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing, the controller does not need to provide the information referred to under paragraphs 1, 2 and 3. In such cases the controller shall take appropriate measures to protect the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, including making the information publicly available.
Council text of 22 October 2026ST 14756/26, Article 13(6)
6.When the further processing takes place for scientific research purposes by the same controller and where and insofar as the provision of information referred to under paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 proves impossible or would involve a disproportionate effort or in so far as the obligation referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that further processing, subject to the conditions and safeguards referred to in Article 89(1), the controller does not need to provide the information referred to under paragraphs 1, 2 and 3. In such cases the controller shall take appropriate measures to protect the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, including making the information publicly available.’
Cite this amendment
Amendment 247 (Arash Saeidi), European Parliament, Committee on Legal Affairs, amendments 69–296 to the draft opinion on COM(2025) 837 (JURI-AM-790236, PE790.236v01-00, 29 June 2026), pp. 142–143
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Amendment 247 (Arash Saeidi), European Parliament, Committee on Legal Affairs, amendments 69–296 to the draft opinion on COM(2025) 837 (JURI-AM-790236, PE790.236v01-00, 29 June 2026), pp. 142–143
JURI Amendment 247 (JURI-AM-790236), p. 142