GDPR Compliance and Email Verification

GDPR Compliance and Email Verification

Legal Basis

Verification can fall under legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) since maintaining data quality is a recognized legitimate interest.

Data Processing

Sending addresses to a verification service shares personal data with a third party. Requires a Data Processing Agreement.

Right to Erasure

When deletion is requested, remove from all systems including verification logs. Ensure your provider supports this.

Storing Results

Store only as long as useful. Set retention policies. Automate deletion of expired records.

International Transfers

If provider processes data outside EU, ensure Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions are in place.

Consent and Transparency

If verifying during signup, mention it in your privacy policy. Be transparent about third-party verification.

Compliance Checklist

Sign DPA. Update privacy policy. Set retention policies. Ensure deletion support. Document legitimate interest assessment. Review annually.