A legal basis is an exception to the prohibition of the processing of personal data by certain privacy laws that allows businesses to collect and use data. Examples of legal bases include consent, performance of a contract, taking steps in order to enter into a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, protection of vital interests, carrying out a task in the public interest, and processing data for a legitimate interest.
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