Article 3

(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.’

(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.’

(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.’

(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.’

(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.’

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.

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 bythrough technical and organisational measures, as well as state of the art technology available to 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.

Information relating to a natural person is not necessarily personalidentifiable data for every other person or entity, merely because another entity can identify that natural person. Information shall not befall under the regime of personal data 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 personalidentifiable 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.

Justification

Mirrors AM 134. The entity-relative definition is deleted; the definition of personal data remains unchanged.

(b) point 25 is replaced by the following: (25) for ‘electronic communications networks’ the definition of Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/1972 shall apply;’

(b) point 25 is replaced by the following: (25) for ‘electronic communications networks’ the definition of Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/1972 shall apply;’

(25) for ‘electronic communications networks’ the definition of Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/1972 shall apply;the definitions of ‘electronic communications network’, ‘electronic communications service’, ‘interpersonal communications service’ in points (1), (4) and (5) respectively of Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2018/1972 shall apply. For the purposes of this Regulation, the definition of ‘interpersonal communications service’ shall include services whether provided for remuneration or not, as well as services which enable interpersonal and interactive communication merely as a minor ancillary feature that is intrinsically linked to another service;

(27) ‘mobile application’ means a mobile application as defined in Article 3(2) of Directive (EU) 2016/2102;

(28) ‘online interface’ means an online interface as defined in Article 3(m) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065;

(29) “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.

(29) “scientific research” means anyresearch researchconducted according to a recognised methodological and systematic approach, producing verifiable and transparent results and adhering to the applicable ethical and professional standards, 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. Scientific research shall not include the profiling of natural persons, direct marketing, the monitoring of individuals' behaviour, or activities whose purpose is to influence or nudge the behaviour of natural persons, even where such activities apply scientific methods.

(29) “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.“scientific research” means any research conducted in an autonomous and indepentent manner with the aim of contributing to the growth of society’s general knowledge and wellbeing, adhere to recognised ethical standards for scientific research in the public interest and producing verifiable and transparent results.

(29) “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.“scientific research” means research conducted in an autonomous and independent manner, with the aim of contributing to the growth of society’s public knowledge, to the public interest or to serve the mankind, generating new or complementing existing scientific knowledge, following a methodological and systematic approach consistent with generally recognised ethical standards, including the respect for human autonomy and the concept of consent to participate in research, as well as standards applicable in the relevant scientific field, producing evidence-based, testable, transparent and published results. This does not exclude that the research may also aim to further a commercial interest.

(29) “scientific research” means any research which can also support competitiveness, 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.