Data protection & AI

Legitimate interest

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Written and reviewed by Fredrik Surtell

Legitimate interest is one of the GDPR’s six lawful bases: processing is allowed when it is necessary for a genuine interest of the controller or a third party, and that interest is not overridden by the individual’s rights and freedoms. Relying on it requires a documented balancing test, and it is never available for processing that the person would not reasonably expect or can easily be asked to consent to.

Läs definitionen på svenska: Berättigat intresse

Also known as: Balancing test · Intresseavvägning

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This definition is general information, not legal advice. Always verify the current official source.