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AEPD publishes technical guidance on data accuracy and minimisation in AI processing

The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) released a technical note interpreting the GDPR accuracy and data‑minimisation principles for AI‑driven personal data processing. It provides criteria for controllers, processors and DPOs to assess data quality, relevance and bias throughout the AI lifecycle. The guidance stresses proportional application of accuracy based on treatment purpose and recommends governance measures.

Why it matters: The guidance clarifies how GDPR data‑quality obligations apply to AI, helping organisations balance protection with AI development.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

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La AEPD analiza la calidad, exactitud y minimización de datos personales en tratamientos realizados con sistemas de IA | AEPD
AEPD (Spain) press releases · primary source · Jul 21, 2026
Details
JurisdictionSpain
RegulatorAgencia Española de Protección de Datos
LawRGPD
StatusPublished
PublishedJuly 21, 2026
Effectivenot stated
Topicsdata minimization, ai governance, data governance, privacy, automated decision making
Datapersonal