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legitimate interests assessment

noun/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət ˈɪntrəsts əˈsesmənt/

C2CEFR level
85/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

A documented three-part test weighing the purpose, necessity and balance of a controller's interests against the data subject's rights before relying on that lawful basis.

Counsel advised completing a legitimate interests assessment to evidence the balancing exercise.

Similar: LIA

Topic: Data protection & privacy in Legal English

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