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GDPR and selling data to AI companies

By Noah Loul · Updated

Short answer

GDPR applies when data concerns people in Europe, including for some US companies with EU customers or staff. Under GDPR, personal data needs a lawful basis and must be processed fairly and transparently. Truly anonymized data falls outside GDPR, so most business data licensing for AI relies on robust anonymization or a clear legal basis. Get legal advice for your situation.

Anonymized vs. pseudonymized#

Pseudonymized data is still personal data under GDPR; anonymized data is not.

Practical steps#

Map personal data, minimize it, document your basis and review processor terms.

  1. 01Your work records
  2. 02Personal details removed
  3. 03You approve the release
  4. 04Licensed to AI developers
How it works with SourceX: Your work records → Personal details removed → You approve the release → Licensed to AI developers.Illustrative

Talk to SourceX#

SourceX helps companies turn selected business records into licensed datasets for AI. We manage enterprise data licensing end to end: sourcing, qualification, rights review, contracts, preparation, delivery and payment. See if your company's data qualifies. No data is shared during the initial assessment.

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