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Consent for collection, access, control​

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C​ollection, access and use of farm data should be granted only with the affirmative and explicit consent of the farmer. Via a contractual arrangement the collection, access, storage and use of agricultural data can be occurred only with the explicit informed permission of the data originator. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous. In order to obtain freely given consent, it must be given on a voluntary basis. The element “free” implies a real choice by the farmer. Any element of inappropriate pressure or influence which could affect the outcome of that choice renders the consent invalid. For consent to be informed and specific, the farmer must at least be notified about the provider’s identity, what kind of data will be processed, how it will be used, to whom it will be disclosed and the purpose of the processing. The farmer must also be informed about his or her right to withdraw consent anytime.

Related resources: 

EU Code of conduct on agricultural data sharing by contractual agreement

opa-Cogeca, CEMA,Fertilizers Europe,CEETTAR,CEJA,ECPA,EFFAB,FEFAC,ESA
2018

Guidelines developed by nine (9) initially agro-associations for processing and sharing agricultural data. The Code is focusing on the contractual relations and provides guidance on the use of agricultural data, particularly the rights to access and use of data. Its scope is to create trust between the partners, set transparency principles and define responsibilities.

https://copa-cogeca.eu/img/user/files/EU%20CODE/EU_Code_2018_web_version.pdf

Guiding principles for responsible contract farming operations

FAO
2012

This document presents a set of guiding principles that are conducive to responsible contract farming operations. It is intended to serve as guidance for farmers and buyers engaged in contractual relationships, in order to promote good business practices and maintain an atmosphere of trust and respect that is essential if contract farming is to prove effective

https://www.fao.org/3/i2858e/i2858e.pdf

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

European Union
2016

Regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). It also addresses the transfer of personal data outside the EU and EEA areas. The GDPR aims primarily to give control to individuals over their personal data and to simplify the regulatory environment for international business by unifying the regulation within the EU.

https://gdpr-info.eu/
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