Legitimate interests is one of the six lawful bases under the UK GDPR, but it is often misunderstood. This guide explains when organisations can rely on legitimate interests, how the balancing test works, and where businesses commonly get it wrong.
Understanding lawful basis under UK GDPR is essential because organisations must have a valid legal reason before processing personal data. This guide explains the six lawful bases, when each applies, and common mistakes organisations make.
Personal data under UK GDPR includes any information that can identify a person directly or indirectly, from names and email addresses to IP addresses, customer records, and online identifiers. This guide explains what counts as personal data, what does not, and why the distinction matters for compliance.
Special category data under UK GDPR includes highly sensitive personal information such as health data, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, biometric data, and information about a person’s sex life or sexual orientation. This guide explains what counts as special category data, why stronger protections apply, and the additional conditions organisations usually need before processing it lawfully.
Understand the difference between data controllers and data processors under UK GDPR, including who decides the purpose of processing, who acts on instructions, and why the distinction matters in practice.
A practical guide to DPIAs under UK GDPR, including when they are required, what high risk processing means, and how organisations should approach them in practice.
A practical guide to transparency obligations under UK GDPR, including what organisations must tell people, when privacy information should be given, and where notices often fail in practice.
A practical overview of UK GDPR transfer mechanisms, explaining the legal tools used for international data transfers and what organisations should consider before relying on them.
A clear explanation of standard contractual clauses under UK GDPR, including when they are used, why they matter for international transfers, and what organisations should understand before relying on them.
A practical guide to international data transfers under UK GDPR, including what counts as a restricted transfer, when safeguards are needed, and what organisations should check before sending personal data overseas.
