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Yes, when done correctly. Progressive profiling is actually well-suited to privacy compliance because it follows data minimisation principles (collecting only what you need, when you need it). The key requirements: obtain explicit consent before collecting personal data<\/a>, clearly explain why you’re asking for each piece of information, provide easy opt-out options, and store data securely with documented legal basis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Yes, when done correctly. Progressive profiling is actually well-suited to privacy compliance because it follows data minimisation principles (collecting only what you need, when you need it). 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