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AI models must apply 'balancing test' for GDPR reviews on legal basis

By Matthew Newman ( April 20, 2026, 16:25 GMT | Insight) -- The Irish Data Protection Authority can review whether AI model providers are correctly applying a “balancing test” on whether their use of legitimate interests as a legal basis for training models is in line with EU data protection rules, a commissioner at the authority said. The reviews are important for US tech companies because they have their EU headquarters in Ireland, and their AI models are reviewed by the Irish DPC.The Irish Data Protection Authority can review whether AI model providers are correctly applying a “balancing test” on whether their use of legitimate interests as a legal basis for training models is in line with EU data protection rules, a commissioner at the authority said....

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