Does unsolicitored mail not addressed fall under gdpr

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), unsolicited mail that is not addressed to a specific individual or organization is considered to be "unsolicited" or "junk mail". This type of mail is not considered to be personal data, as it is not addressed to a specific individual or organization.

However, if the unsolicited mail contains personal data, such as names, addresses, or other identifying information, it may still be subject to the GDPR. In this case, the sender of the mail would need to comply with the GDPR's requirements for processing personal data, including obtaining consent from the recipient, providing transparency about the processing of their data, and ensuring that the data is processed in a manner that is fair and lawful.

It's worth noting that the GDPR also provides for the right of individuals to object to the processing of their personal data for direct marketing purposes, and to request that their data not be used for such purposes. If an individual receives unsolicited mail that contains their personal data, they may be able to exercise these rights by contacting the sender and requesting that their data not be used for direct marketing purposes.

In summary, while unsolicited mail that is not addressed to a specific individual or organization may not be considered personal data under the GDPR, if the mail contains personal data, it may still be subject to the GDPR's requirements for processing personal data.