Frequently asked questions about the internet

Personal data stored in a personal data file may only be published on the internet with the consent of the data subject or if specifically provided for in law. Publishing personal data on the internet constitutes an electronic disclosure of the data. For example, if an association publishes its membership file in an information network, it cannot be sure of how the file will be used. Personal data posted on the internet can be used to obtain addresses for spamming, for instance.