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This provision establishes a legal basis for data processing under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) that does not require explicit user consent. The clause permits Adyen to conduct processing activities without affirmative opt-in mechanisms, provided the balancing test between institutional and individual interests is met at the point of processing.
This clause authorizes Adyen to process personal data for enumerated purposes without requiring separate user authorization. Users operate under terms that permit data processing for fraud prevention, service optimization, and business operations where Adyen has determined its legitimate interests are not overridden by user fundamental rights.
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"We may process your personal data on the basis of our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided that these interests are not overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms. Our legitimate interests include fraud prevention, improving our services, and conducting our business activities.— Excerpt from Adyen's Adyen Privacy Policy
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This provision establishes a legal basis for data processing under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) that does not require explicit user consent. The clause permits Adyen to conduct processing activities without affirmative opt-in mechanisms, provided the balancing test between institutional and individual interests is met at the point of processing.
This clause authorizes Adyen to process personal data for enumerated purposes without requiring separate user authorization. Users operate under terms that permit data processing for fraud prevention, service optimization, and business operations where Adyen has determined its legitimate interests are not overridden by user fundamental rights.
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