Data Minimisation and Default Settings

Verified from official sources
Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

Only record what is absolutely necessary. Configure your drone's camera and storage settings to avoid capturing extra footage, and turn off recording when it is not needed.

Requirement as structured

Drone operators must collect and use personal data only to the extent strictly necessary for their purposes, configuring data collection and storage systems to avoid unnecessary collection by default.

Original regulatory text

Collect and use the personal data only insofar it is strictly necessary in accordance with your purposes (“data minimisation”). Set up the data collection system of your drone and the data storage systems in a way that, by default, avoids unnecessary collection and further processing for example by anonymising data