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Featured Template on the Legitimate Interest Assessment (LIA)

In the world of data privacy, buzzwords are easy — action is hard. That’s why at CKonnect, we don’t just talk compliance — we template it.

Today, we’re launching something practical and high-impact:

Your very own plug-and-play LIA Template Pack, designed to help privacy teams and professionals simplify and systematize Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIA) as required under GDPR.

Whether you’re a privacy consultant, DPO, or in-house compliance lead — this is one template you’ll come back to again and again.

What is Legitimate Interest & Why the Fuss?

Under the GDPR, organizations can process personal data if it's necessary for a legitimate interest — but only after proving it won’t override the rights of the data subjects.

This isn’t a hunch-based call. It’s a structured process — and that’s where the LIA comes in.

A Legitimate Interest Assessment involves three key tests:

  1. Purpose Test – Is there a legitimate reason for processing?
  2. Necessity Test – Is the processing necessary for that purpose?
  3. Balancing Test – Does it fairly respect individuals’ rights?

What’s Inside the CKonnect LIA Template Pack?

We’ve created a ready-to-use suite of templates that make it easy to conduct LIAs, document your logic, and defend your choices.

1. Master LIA Template

A detailed worksheet that walks you through all three tests — question-by-question. Includes prompts, justification boxes, and decision outcome fields.

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2. Quick LIA Scoring Sheet

Need a fast, high-level sanity check before deep diving? This scoring sheet lets you rank risk areas and make smarter calls, faster.

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3. Sample LIA: Fraud Prevention Use Case

Because examples > theory. A filled-out sample assessment you can use as reference when preparing your own.

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How to Use These Templates Effectively

  • As standalone LIA records for any processing activity under “legitimate interest”
  • During DPIAs where legitimate interest is one of the bases explored
  • When justifying marketing, fraud detection, monitoring, or profiling activities
  • To train privacy or legal teams on consistent, risk-based decision-making

Bonus Tip: Link LIA to Other Tools

  • Use it before launching a new campaign or tool
  • Attach it as part of your DPIA documentation
  • Mention it in your RoPA (Record of Processing Activities) where applicable
  • Combine it with your privacy notice revision to ensure full transparency

Template-driven compliance. That’s our thing.

Because privacy isn’t just about policy — it’s about proof.

CKonnect – Simplifying Privacy. Practically.

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