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Explicit consent (GDPR)

A higher consent standard required for special-category data processing under Article 9(2)(a): must be freely given, specific, informed, and involve an explicit affirmative act. Blanket consent in employment contracts is insufficient.

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Aadhaar exclusion (DPDP Act s.17(2))Adequate country (GDPR Ch. V)Biometric identifier (BIPA)Data fiduciary (DPDP Act)Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)Per-violation damages (BIPA)Real-time remote biometric identification (RTBI)Special-category data (GDPR)Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

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