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"Citizens need to be protected in the processing of personal data particularly during the election period when large amounts of personal data are processed, including those available in the electoral registers. As regards the registers data privacy has to be balanced against the transparency required for electoral integrity."

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CoE (Venice Commission): Principles for a Fundamental Rights-Compliant Use of Digital Technologies in Electoral Processes, para. 66

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Principles for a Fundamental Rights-Compliant Use of Digital Technologies in Electoral Processes

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States should adopt laws protecting privacy of personal information.
Personal data should only be collected for specified and legitimate purposes.
Collection of personal data should be minimized, relevant, and limited to purposes pursued.