Document background
The Legitimate Interest Impact Assessment (LIIA) is a crucial document required when organizations wish to rely on legitimate interests as their lawful basis for processing personal data under Dutch implementation of the GDPR. This document becomes necessary whenever an organization processes personal data and cannot rely on other legal bases such as consent or contractual necessity. The LIIA must demonstrate that the processing is necessary, legitimate, and balanced against individual rights. It should be completed before commencing new processing activities and reviewed periodically or when significant changes occur. The assessment requires detailed documentation of the processing purpose, necessity evaluation, balancing test, and implemented safeguards, all while ensuring compliance with Dutch data protection requirements and GDPR principles.
