United Kingdom: Information Commissioner's Office guidance on recognised legitimate interest under Data (Use and Access) Act
Progress
Current status
processing consultation
30 Oct 2025 processing consultation
21 Aug 2025 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Information Commissioner’s Office closes consultation on guidance on recognised legitimate interest under Data (Use and Access) Act
On 30 October 2025, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) closes the consultation on draft guidance on recognised legitimate interest as a lawful basis for processing data. The draft guidance clarifies the recognised legitimate interest basis,…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Information Commissioner’s Office opened consultation on guidance on recognised legitimate interest under Data (Use and Access) Act
On 21 August 2025, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) opened a consultation on draft guidance on recognised legitimate interest as a lawful basis for processing data until 30 October 2025. The draft guidance clarifies the recognised legitim…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority