Sensitive Data & Minors
The consent age for minors varies by country
The age at which a child can consent to online services on their own ranges from 13 to 16 across EU member states, since GDPR lets each country set its own threshold.
Sensitive Data & Minors
Schools must genuinely verify parental consent
When a school photography service needs a parent's consent for a young child, GDPR expects a genuine effort to verify that consent actually came from a parent - not just a checkbox.
Sensitive Data & Minors
Health data is considered sensitive under GDPR and requires special protection.
Health data, including medical records and health conditions, is categorized as sensitive data under GDPR and can only be processed with explicit consent or under specific legal conditions.