A higher standard of consent — an express statement — required to process special-category data or for certain transfers.
Explicit consent goes beyond ordinary unambiguous consent: it requires an express statement of agreement, such as a signed form or a clearly worded opt-in referring to the specific processing.
It is required where the risk is higher — for example processing special-category (sensitive) data, certain automated decisions, or some international transfers.
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