Agentic AI Reference Architecture

Governance & Compliance · Data artifact

Consent Basis

Data artifactGovernance & ComplianceSafety, Security & Governancearc:ConsentBasis

A lawful basis record grounded in the individual's freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous affirmative permission for one distinct processing purpose.

Responsibility. Justifies optional processing by recorded per-purpose consent.

Also known as: Consent

Variant of Lawful Basis Record abstract

When to choose. Choose when processing is genuinely optional and not necessary for the service (e.g., marketing, optional research participation, analytics cookies); avoid when withdrawal would disrupt ongoing operations such as longitudinal research.

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configures structural

alternative to variability

Design guidance

Classification

Frameworks & regulations
GDPR Art. 7

Sources

  1. Ch9.7: T. Nguyen, "GDPR and Data Protection Regulations," in Mastering Agentic AI Systems: Guide for the NVIDIA NCP-AAI Exam, 1st ed. 2026, ch. 9.7. ISBN: 9798244538229.