Legitimate Interests Guidance Notes

These Legitimate Interests Guidance Notes explain the legitimate interests lawful basis under Article 6 of the UK GDPR. They are designed to help you understand when legitimate interests may be appropriate and how to assess it in practice.

The UK GDPR requires you to identify a lawful basis for processing personal data before you begin. Legitimate interests is one of the lawful bases available under Article 6 and is often used by businesses because of its flexibility.

Helps you apply the legitimate interests test

These guidance notes explain what your legitimate interest is, whether the processing is necessary for that purpose, and whether your interests are outweighed by the interests, rights, and freedoms of the individuals concerned.

They are also intended to assist with completion of the Legitimate Interests Assessment, which is designed to help determine whether legitimate interests is an appropriate lawful basis in a given case.

Scope of these notes

These guidance notes are designed with SMEs in mind and may not include information relevant to public authorities and similar organisations.

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