Glossary

Legitimate interest

Legitimate interest is a lawful basis for using personal data where an organisation has a genuine need that isn't overridden by the individual's rights.

2 min read

Definition

Legitimate interest lets an organisation process data for real purposes — such as preventing fraud — provided that need is balanced against, and doesn't override, your interests and rights.

Why it matters for your business

You can object to processing based on legitimate interest, and we'll stop unless we have compelling grounds or a legal need. See objecting to processing.

Funding for UK limited companies

Credit Corp lends to your company, not to you personally — short-term working capital with no personal guarantee. See what your business could access.