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The communication to the data subject may be delayed, restricted or omitted where this constitutes a necessary measure with due regard for the legitimate interests of the person concerned: to avoid obstructing official or legal inquiries, investigations or procedures; to avoid prejudicing the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of criminal offences or for the execution of criminal penalties; to protect public and national security; to protect the rights and freedoms of third parties.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-01 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.