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A public interest test is currently a requirement for scientific researchers only in limited circumstances, where there is extra risk that justifies the burden, such as when processing sensitive data under the research condition in the DPA 2018 or undertaking specific public health research. Not all health research is covered, but a specific aspect is. There will be further constraints on researchers through the specific safeguards set out in Clause 85 and the wider requirements of the UK GDPR, such as fairness.