Paramedics process an unconscious patient’s personal data to provid…

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Paramedics process an unconscious patient’s personal data to provide emergency care when the patient cannot consent. Which Article 6 basis is most appropriately considered in that narrow emergency setting?

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Vital interests under Article 6(1)(d)—processing necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person, typically in genuine life-or-death or comparable emergencies. — Unconscious patient, emergency care, no time for a consent form—that is the classic vital-interests moment. It is a narrow lane for protecting life and comparable vital stakes, not a daily marketing basis. When the patient cannot speak, protecting them comes first.

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Legitimate interests for sending the patient promotional wellness emails.

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Contractual necessity for a gym membership the patient never purchased.

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Public disclosure of the patient’s full medical file on social media as transparency.

Paramedics process an unconscious patient’s personal data to provide emergency care when the patient cannot consent. Which Article 6 basis is most appropriately considered in that narrow emergency setting?

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