France: Data Protection Authority recommendations on legitimate interest for artificial intelligence system development
Progress
Current status
adopted
19 Jun 2025 adopted
Scope
Implementers
France
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Data Protection Authority adopted recommendations on legitimate interest for Artificial Intelligence system development
On 19 June 2025, the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) adopted guidance on using legitimate interest as a legal basis for developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems under the General Data Protection Regulation. The guidance applies to pri…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority