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"The individual’s online behaviour cannot be monitored without the free, specific, informed and unambiguous consent of the data subject or other legitimate basis laid down by law according to Article 5(2) of Convention 108+. Furthermore, when the processing concerns sensitive categories of data such as information revealing political opinions, an explicit consent may also be required as complementary protection (Article 6 of Convention 108+)."

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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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Unless provided for by law, or necessary to deliver a service or for other legitimate purposes, personal information may only be used based on informed consent.