Is it allowed to train AI models in Austria using scraped personal data from the web?

Last updated on October 8, 2025

NO. According to Austria’s Data Protection Authority, AI systems must comply with GDPR. Training AI on personal data without a legal basis—such as consent or legitimate interest—is prohibited. The DPA emphasizes transparency, fairness, and purpose limitation. Even large language models must distinguish between data collection, training, and deployment phases.

 

https://www.dorda.at/en/news/first-time-austrian-data-protection-authority-publishes-faq-artificial-intelligence

5/2/2024

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