The more usual example is: if I buy a fridge from you, I can't then insist on right to be forgotten and then ask for repairs under warranty later. The seller

The more usual example is: if I buy a fridge from you, I can't then insist on right to be forgotten and then ask for repairs under warranty later. The seller has a right to keep a record of purchase for that legitimate interest. https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/lawful-basis-for-processing/legitimate-interests/ https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protectio... That would apply to employee, yes.