United Kingdom: Updated information on legitimate interests in the guide to lawful bases under UK General Data Protection Regulation
Progress
Current status
adopted
23 Mar 2026 adopted
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 released updated guidance on legitimate interests
On 23 March 2026, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) updated the information regarding legitimate interests in the guide to lawful basis under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Legitimate interests are one of seven lawful…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority