# Data Protection Act 2018, Paragraph 6


This condition is met if the processing—
(a) is necessary for the purpose of, or in connection with, any legal proceedings (including prospective legal proceedings),
(b) is necessary for the purpose of obtaining legal advice, or
(c) is otherwise necessary for the purposes of establishing, exercising or defending legal rights.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/12/schedule/8/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/data-protection-act-2018/schedule-8/paragraph-6
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