Document background
The Legitimate Interest Impact Assessment (LIIA) is a crucial compliance document required when organizations in Switzerland seek to process personal data based on legitimate interests under the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act. This document becomes necessary whenever an organization cannot rely on other legal bases such as consent or contractual necessity for data processing. It provides a systematic evaluation of the processing activity, demonstrating accountability and compliance with Swiss data protection requirements. The assessment includes detailed analysis of processing purposes, necessity tests, risk evaluations, and balancing tests, while incorporating specific Swiss legal considerations and international best practices. This document serves as both a compliance tool and a record of decision-making, particularly important given Switzerland's enhanced data protection requirements and its position as a non-EU country maintaining equivalence with EU data protection standards.
