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Privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance · Working

Legitimate interests

Also called: legitimate-interest basis

ELI5

A lawful-basis concept requiring a documented balancing of interests under regimes that recognise it.

Used in conversation

“Which version of legitimate interests should the board treat as current?”

Pitch context

You will see “Legitimate interests” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance.

Why it matters: In privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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