GDPR
GDPR and FOI when redacting: what overlaps?
How GDPR and FOI apply together when publishing documents. Practical guidance for DPOs and WOO teams.
Two legal frameworks, one document
FOI pushes toward transparency. GDPR requires protecting personal data. The same PDF must satisfy both.
Redaction is the primary tool to release information while masking identifiers.
DPO involvement
DPOs care about lawful processing, retention, and security. WOO teams care about deadlines and completeness.
Shared audit trails and role-based access align both functions.
Practical checklist
1) Confirm lawful basis for processing. 2) Minimise data in the case file. 3) Redact before publication. 4) Log decisions. 5) Delete working copies per retention policy.
See also our glossary and AVG-compliance pages on https://anonify.nl.
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