Data subjects Rights Under GDPR Flashcards
What are the 6 rights related to data protection under GDPR that fall under the category of “The right to be informed”?
the right of access,
the right to rectification,
the right to erasure,
the right to restrict processing,
the right to data portability, and the
right to object.
What is the right of access in the context of GDPR, and what does it entail?
The right of access under GDPR is the right of individuals to request and receive information about their personal data that is being processed by a controller. This includes information about the purposes of the processing, the categories of data being processed, and any recipients or categories of recipients who have received or will receive the data.
What is the right to erasure in the context of GDPR, and what does it entail?
The right to erasure under GDPR is the right of individuals to request that their personal data be erased or deleted by the controller in certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the original purpose of the processing or when the individual withdraws their consent to the processing.
What is the right to data portability in the context of GDPR, and what does it entail?
The right to data portability under GDPR is the right of individuals to receive their personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller without hindrance from the original controller.
What is the right to object in the context of GDPR, and what does it entail?
The right to object under GDPR is the right of individuals to object to the processing of their personal data in certain circumstances, such as when the data is being processed for direct marketing purposes or when the processing is based on the legitimate interests of the controller.
What are the rights in relation to automated decision making and profiling under GDPR, and what do they entail?
The rights in relation to automated decision making and profiling under GDPR include the right to be informed about the existence of such processing, the right to object to the processing, and the right to obtain human intervention and explanation of the decision. These rights are intended to protect individuals from potentially harmful or discriminatory effects of automated decision making and profiling.
What is the right to restrict processing in the context of GDPR, and what does it entail?
The right to restrict processing under GDPR is the right of individuals to request that the processing of their personal data be restricted in certain circumstances, such as when the accuracy of the data is in dispute or when the processing is unlawful but the individual does not want the data to be erased.
