Legitimate Interest to Save AI? Europe’s Bold GDPR Reform

The European Commission is preparing to codify “legitimate interest” as a lawful basis for AI training — a reform that could become the most significant update to the GDPR since 2018. In this episode, Giulio Coraggio, Technology & Data Lawyer at DLA Piper, explores how this proposal could reshape the legal foundations of AI development, bridging the gap between data protection and innovation. 🎙️ We’ll discuss: •Why this reform matters for AI developers and data controllers; •How it aligns with the EU AI Act; •The safeguards that will still protect personal data; •And whether this move truly strikes the balance between fundamental rights and technological progress. 💬 Share your thoughts with Giulio at giulio.coraggio@dlapiper.com,

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Legitimate Interest to Save AI? Europe’s Bold GDPR Reform is an episode from Diritto al Digitale by DLA Piper Law Firm.

This episode is 8:18 long.

This episode was published on Nov 11, 2025.

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