Glossary
Lawful basis
Quick answer
One of the six legal grounds under GDPR that permit processing personal data, such as consent, contract or legitimate interests.
Every processing purpose needs a lawful basis, chosen and documented before the processing begins.
Reusing personal data for a new purpose, such as AI training, requires checking that a valid basis covers it. Removing personal details first often avoids the question.
Why Lawful basis matters when licensing company data to AI
Lawful basis is one of the six legal grounds under GDPR that permit processing personal data, such as consent, contract or legitimate interests. Every processing purpose needs one, chosen and documented before processing begins. When records are reused for a new purpose such as AI training, the company must check whether a basis covers it, and removing personal details first often avoids the question.
- 01Your work records
- 02Personal details removed
- 03You approve the release
- 04Licensed to AI developers
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