An employer collects racial-origin data solely for a genuine equality-monitoring programme authorised by applicable Union or Member State law. Which statement best reflects the special-category pathway?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
Race data for equality monitoring is still special-category data. You need Art. 6 plus a fitting Art. 9 condition—often substantial public interest spelled out in law—not a dashboard label that waves the prohibition away.
Full Explanation
Racial or ethnic origin is a special category under Article 9(1). Processing is allowed only if an Article 9(2) condition applies, which may include substantial public interest on the basis of Union or Member State law with suitable safeguards, among other conditions. Article 6 remains necessary but is not sufficient alone. There is no blanket exemption that removes both Articles 6 and 9 for equality monitoring in every Member State.