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title: "GDPR Recital 27: Not Applicable to Data of Deceased Persons"
url: "https://www.engagecompliance.co/law/gdpr/recital-27"
type: "legal-text"
date: ""
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# GDPR Recital 27: Not Applicable to Data of Deceased Persons

This Regulation does not apply to the personal data of deceased persons. Member States may provide for rules regarding the processing of personal data of deceased persons.

## Articles this recital explains

- [Article 2](https://www.engagecompliance.co/law/gdpr/article-2): Material scope

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