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GDPR considerations for B2B verification
When VAT verification touches personal data.
Published 2026-04-16 · Countersure
Sole traders and personal data
A VAT lookup against a sole trader returns their trading name and address — which may include their home address.
Document the lawful basis (legitimate interest) and retain only the verification ID, not the full record, for periodic audits.