Ch 9.3–9.4 - Transparency & information
Transparent communication and the right to information
Transparency underpins the whole system: individuals cannot protect their privacy if they are not properly informed. requires information to be concise, transparent, intelligible and easily accessible, using clear and plain language. The right to information (Article 13 for data collected directly, Article 14 for data obtained from third parties) entitles data subjects to be told the controller's identity, purposes, legal basis, recipients and - under Article 14 - the source of the data.
Transparency is fundamental - privacy cannot be assured if people are not informed about controllers' activities. demands communication in a concise, transparent, intelligible and easily accessible form, using clear and plain language.
| Article 13 | Article 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger | Data collected directly from the data subject | Data obtained from a third party / other source |
| Distinctive extra | - | Must identify the source of the data |
| Goal | Describe the relationship with the controller | Enable the data subject to pursue their rights |
Key terms - quick answers
What is “Article 13”?
Information that must be provided when personal data are collected directly from the data subject.
What is “Article 14”?
Information that must be provided when personal data are obtained from a source other than the data subject, including the source itself.
What is “Clear and plain language”?
The Article 12(1) standard: concise, transparent, intelligible and easily accessible communication.