Article 22
CIPP/E glossary · Last reviewed: · By Victor Humenhuk (CIPP/E certified)
Article 22 - Prohibits decisions based solely on automated processing (including profiling) that produce legal or similarly significant effects, subject to exceptions and safeguards.
In the CIPP/E body of knowledge, Article 22 comes up under Ch 17.7.4-17.7.5 - Consent, LI, Article 22; Ch 9.11 - Automated decisions & profiling; IAPP Training · Module 5 - BoK II.C.
Article 22 in context
- Despite its title, [[Article 22]] is a ==general prohibition==, not a right to be invoked - it applies regardless of the data subject's actions. (Right not to be subject to solely automated decision-making)
- Targeting can be an Article 22 automated decision where it ==significantly affects== someone (e.g. (Adtech legal basis and automated decisions)
- Solely automated AI decisions with significant effect engage ==Article 22==. (Artificial Intelligence and the EU AI Act)
Where Article 22 is covered in the CIPP/E study notes
- Right not to be subject to solely automated decision-making
- Adtech legal basis and automated decisions
- Module 5 · Automated decision-making and profiling (Article 22)
Related terms
- Profiling
- Suitable safeguards
- Legitimate interest
- Contractual necessity
- Solely automated
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