Right to Object to Processing – art. 12, 21

Right to Object to Processing – art. 12, 21 A data subject has the right to object to being subject to public authorities or companies processing their data without explicit consent. A data subject also has the right to stop personal data from being included in direct marketing databases. An individual can make an objection […]

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Right to Data Portability – art. 12, 20

Right to Data Portability – art. 12, 20 A data subject has the right to move, copy, or transfer personal data from one data controller to another, in a safe and secure way, in a commonly used and machine-readable format. Wherever technically possible, this also includes the right to have the data transferred directly from […]

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Right to Restriction of Processing – art.12, 18

Right to Restriction of Processing – art.12, 18 A data subject has the right to block or suppress personal data being processed or used. This means that an individual can limit the way that an organisation uses their data. This is an alternative to requesting the erasure of their data. Individuals have the right to […]

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Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten) – art. 12, 17

Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten) – art. 12, 17 A data subject has the right to have personal data permanently deleted. This is also known as the ‘right to be forgotten’. The right is not absolute and only applies in certain circumstances. Individuals have the right to have their personal data erased if: the […]

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Right to Correction (“Rectification”) – art. 12, 16

Right to Correction (“Rectification”) – art. 12, 16 Under Article 16 of the GDPR a data subject has the right to have incorrect or incomplete data corrected. An individual may also be able to have incomplete personal data completed – although this will depend on the purposes for the processing. This may involve providing a supplementary […]

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Right to Access – art. 12,15

Right to Access – art. 12,15 After data is collected, a data subject has the right to know how it has been collected, processed, and stored, what data exists, and for what purposes. Summary: Individuals have the right to access their personal data. This is commonly referred to as subject access. Individuals can make a subject […]

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Right to Be Informed – art.12,13,14

Right to Be Informed – art.12,13,14 Before data is collected, a data subject has the right to know how it will be collected, processed, and stored, and for what purposes. Create easy-to-read policies that provide explicit details on what information is being stored on an individual—and how it will be used. Ensure all data collection processes […]

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Time limits for responding to a Data Subject Request

The data controller needs to provide a reply to all requests relating to subject rights within one month from receipt. This can be extended by two months where the request is complex, or you receive several requests from the same applicant. If this is the case, the Data Subject will be informed of the delay […]

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Data Subject Request

A data subject is any person whose personal data is being collected, held or processed. Personal data can refer to anything from name, address or posts on social media. As a result, anyone becomes at some point a data subject – whether they are applying for a job, booking a flight, using their credit card […]

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