(4) The processing of personal data should be organized to serve humanity. The right to protection of personal data is not an absolute right; it must be seen in the context of its social function and weighed against other fundamental rights in accordance with the principle of proportionality. This Regulation does not affect the fundamental rights, freedoms and principles recognized by the Charter of Fundamental Rights - as enshrined in the Treaties - in particular the right to respect for private and family life, home and communications, protection of personal data, freedom of thought, conscience and religion, freedom of expression and information, freedom to conduct business, the right to an effective remedy and access to an impartial tribunal, and cultural, religious and linguistic diversity.

