GDPR Practice Question: The legitimate interests basis under Article 6(1)(f) requires: | CyberCertPrep
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The legitimate interests basis under Article 6(1)(f) requires:
A.Only a declaration that the interest is legitimate
B.Consent from the data subject
C.A balancing test between the controller's interests and the data subject's rights
D.Approval from the supervisory authority
Why C is correct
Legitimate interests requires identifying a legitimate interest, showing processing is necessary, and conducting a balancing test against the data subject's rights and freedoms.
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