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Data Protection Act 2018

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Data Protection Act 2018, Paragraph 6 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 25 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

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6(1)The processing is necessary for the purposes of legitimate interests pursued by—U.K.

(a)the controller, or

(b)the third party or parties to whom the data is disclosed.

(2)Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply where the processing is unwarranted in any particular case because of prejudice to the rights and freedoms or legitimate interests of the data subject.

(3)In this paragraph, “third party”, in relation to personal data, means a person other than the data subject, the controller or a processor or other person authorised to process personal data for the controller or processor.

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