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GDPR Article 6: The Web Scraping Checklist Devs Ignore at Their Peril

Your web scraper grabs public data effortlessly. But without Article 6 paperwork, it's GDPR dynamite waiting to explode.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 3 min read

⚡ Key Takeaways

GDPR Article 6 demands documented lawful basis for any personal data scraping—legitimate interests covers most B2B cases.
Run the 3-part LIA test religiously: purpose, necessity, balancing—or face fines.
Tools like Apify help with field docs, but your one-page audit sheet is the real shield.

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