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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On 21 August 2025, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) opened a consultation on draft guidance on recognised legitimate interest as a lawful basis for processing data until 30 October 2025. The draft guidance clarifies the recognised legitim…

  • ICO consultation on draft recognised legitimate interest guidance, UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) (Official)

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2025-08-21
in consultation

On 21 August 2025, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) opened a consultation on draft guida…

2025-10-30
processing consultation

On 30 October 2025, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) closes the consultation on draft gu…