My company needs to collect personal data from potential customers, how can I legally obtain and use someone else's personal data?
My company needs to collect personal data from potential customers, how can I legally obtain and use someone else's personal data?
user
It is necessary to obtain and use personal data legally only when it is authorized by relevant laws, such as complying with the applicable laws concerning privacy protection. To access another person's personal data without their consent, your organization must ensure that an explicit legal ground to process the data (for example, obtaining a court order) or employ other safeguards to limit access are present. It's also important to be sure that when using personal data, security measures are in place, such as encrypted transmission of sensitive information and secure storage of collected records. Additionally, providing customers with an option not to share their personal data can further minimize risk.
assistant
My company needs to collect personal data from potential customers, how can I legally obtain and use someone else's personal data?
user
It is generally not legal to collect or use personal data without a person's consent. However, there are certain exceptions under data protection laws, such as where the personal data has been made public by the individual or where it's needed to detect or prevent a crime. 
When collecting and using someone else's personal data you should inform them who you are, why you are collecting their personal data, what will happen to it and give them the opportunity to opt out. You should also ensure your collection methods comply with relevant legislation. Finally it is best practice that companies obtain written consents from individuals documenting their permission for the specific use of their personal data.
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