Glossary
Legitimate interest
Quick answer
A GDPR lawful basis that allows processing when a company's interest is balanced against, and not overridden by, individuals' rights.
Relying on it requires a documented balancing test, often called a legitimate interests assessment.
Regulators have discussed it as a possible basis for some AI training, but its use is assessed case by case.
Why Legitimate interest matters when licensing company data to AI
Legitimate interest is a GDPR lawful basis that allows processing when a company's interest is balanced against, and not overridden by, individuals' rights. Relying on it requires a documented balancing test, often called a legitimate interests assessment. Regulators have discussed it as a possible basis for some AI training, but each use is assessed case by case, so the assessment is written before records move.
- 01Your work records
- 02Personal details removed
- 03You approve the release
- 04Licensed to AI developers
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