All 99 Articles Chapter 3: Rights of the Data Subject
In defined circumstances — data no longer needed, consent withdrawn, unlawful processing — people can have their data deleted. It is not absolute, and must be balanced against other interests such as free expression.
Key points
- Triggers include withdrawn consent and data no longer necessary.
- Exceptions exist for legal obligations, public interest and free expression.
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