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Legitimate Interest Impact Assessment Template for United Arab Emirates

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Legitimate Interest Impact Assessment

"I need a Legitimate Interest Impact Assessment for my Dubai-based fintech company's new customer profiling system that will launch in March 2025, ensuring compliance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021 and DIFC regulations."

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The Legitimate Interest Impact Assessment (LIIA) is a crucial compliance document required under UAE data protection law when organizations wish to process personal data based on legitimate interests. This assessment becomes necessary when organizations cannot rely on consent or other legal bases for processing personal data. It must demonstrate compliance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021 and related regulations, including specific requirements from free zones such as DIFC and ADGM where applicable. The document serves as both a compliance tool and a record of decision-making, requiring regular updates as processing activities or circumstances change. It helps organizations demonstrate accountability and transparent decision-making in their data processing activities while ensuring alignment with UAE's data protection framework.
Suggested Sections

1. Executive Summary: Overview of the assessment's purpose, scope, and key findings

2. Purpose and Context: Detailed explanation of the data processing activity being assessed and its business context

3. Data Processing Details: Specific information about the personal data being processed, including categories, sources, and retention periods

4. Legitimate Interest Assessment: Analysis of the legitimate interest being pursued and why it's appropriate

5. Necessity Test: Evaluation of why the processing is necessary and whether there are less intrusive alternatives

6. Balancing Test: Assessment of data subject interests, rights, and freedoms against the legitimate interest

7. Risk Assessment: Identification and evaluation of risks to data subjects

8. Safeguards and Mitigating Measures: Description of measures implemented to protect data subject interests

9. Compliance with UAE Data Protection Laws: Specific analysis of compliance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021 and other relevant regulations

10. Conclusion and Recommendations: Final determination on legitimate interest validity and any required actions

Optional Sections

1. Cross-Border Transfer Assessment: Required when processing involves data transfers outside the UAE

2. Special Category Data Considerations: Required when processing involves sensitive personal data categories

3. Industry-Specific Compliance: Required when processing is subject to specific sector regulations (e.g., healthcare, financial services)

4. Free Zone Considerations: Required when processing activities fall under DIFC or ADGM jurisdiction

5. Marketing Activities Assessment: Required when legitimate interest involves direct marketing purposes

6. Employee Data Processing: Required when assessment involves processing of employee personal data

Suggested Schedules

1. Data Flow Diagram: Visual representation of how personal data flows through the processing activity

2. Risk Assessment Matrix: Detailed risk scoring and evaluation matrix

3. Stakeholder Consultation Results: Summary of any consultations conducted with stakeholders or data subjects

4. Technical and Organizational Measures: Detailed description of security and privacy measures implemented

5. Relevant Policies and Procedures: List and summary of internal policies supporting the processing activity

6. Review and Update Log: Record of assessment reviews and updates

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Genie AI | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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Relevant Industries

Financial Services

Healthcare

Retail

Technology

Telecommunications

Education

Real Estate

Professional Services

E-commerce

Manufacturing

Hospitality

Transportation and Logistics

Media and Entertainment

Government Services

Relevant Teams

Legal

Compliance

Information Security

Risk Management

Data Protection

Privacy

Information Technology

Regulatory Affairs

Internal Audit

Operations

Information Governance

Relevant Roles

Data Protection Officer

Privacy Manager

Compliance Officer

Legal Counsel

Risk Manager

Information Security Manager

Chief Privacy Officer

Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Compliance Officer

Privacy Analyst

Data Protection Specialist

Regulatory Compliance Manager

Information Governance Manager

Privacy Operations Manager

Industries
Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021: The UAE's federal data protection law that establishes the main framework for personal data protection and processing, including requirements for legitimate interest assessments
Cabinet Resolution No. 100/2019: Regulations regarding data sharing between federal entities, which may impact legitimate interest considerations in government-related processing
DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020: Dubai International Financial Centre Data Protection Law, relevant if the organization operates in or has connections to DIFC, as it contains specific requirements for legitimate interest assessments
ADGM Data Protection Regulations 2021: Abu Dhabi Global Market's data protection regulations, applicable if the organization operates in ADGM, containing specific requirements for legitimate interest basis of processing
UAE Federal Law No. 2 of 2019: Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Healthcare, relevant for health data processing legitimate interest assessments
UAE Consumer Protection Law (Federal Law No. 15 of 2020): Relevant when legitimate interest assessments involve consumer data processing and marketing activities
UAE Cyber Crime Law (Federal Decree No. 5 of 2012): Important for legitimate interest assessments involving digital data processing and cybersecurity considerations
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