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Profiling

Automated processing used to evaluate personal aspects.

As of: September 2026 · Glossary with 46 terms

What is Profiling?

Under the GDPR, profiling uses personal data to evaluate or predict aspects of a person, such as work performance, interests or behaviour. Not every statistical analysis therefore constitutes profiling.

Separately assess whether a decision is solely automated and has significant effects. Profiling and automated decision-making under Art. 22 GDPR are different concepts to review.

Sources for context: DSGVO / GDPR

Art. 4(4)Art. 22Personal data

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