The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published updated guidance clarifying the application of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate Interest. The document provides deeper explanation on balancing tests, transparency requirements, and risk mitigation when relying on legitimate interest as a legal basis.
The EDPB stresses that organizations must document their balancing assessments, especially where large-scale processing, profiling, or vulnerable data subjects are involved. The guidance also clarifies that legitimate interest cannot be used to bypass consent obligations or data minimization principles.
For organizations relying heavily on legitimate interest (marketing, fraud prevention, internal analytics), this guidance reinforces the need for legal assessments, DPIAs, and ongoing monitoring, areas where outsourced DPO services play a critical role.
Official Source:
European Data Protection Board – Guidelines on Legitimate Interest
https://edpb.europa.eu