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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…

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

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2026-03-23
adopted

On 23 March 2026, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) updated the information regarding leg…