PART 2General processing
CHAPTER 2The GDPR
Lawfulness of processing
8Lawfulness of processing: public interest etc
In Article 6(1) of the GDPR (lawfulness of processing), the reference in point (e) to processing of personal data that is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of the controller’s official authority includes processing of personal data that is necessary for—
a
the administration of justice,
b
the exercise of a function of either House of Parliament,
c
the exercise of a function conferred on a person by an enactment or rule of law,
d
the exercise of a function of the Crown, a Minister of the Crown or a government department, or
e
an activity that supports or promotes democratic engagement.