Glossary
Right to Be Forgotten
The right to be forgotten lets you ask companies to erase your data completely - like asking someone to forget they ever met you.
What is Right to Be Forgotten?
The right of individuals to request the deletion of their personal data when it is no longer necessary, consent is withdrawn, or processing is unlawful.
Why Should You Care?
Organizations must be able to fully delete personal data upon valid request. This requires knowing where all personal data is stored.
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Real-World Example
A former customer requests deletion of their account, and the company removes their data from all systems including backups within 30 days.
How to Protect Against Right to Be Forgotten
- 1.
Create data inventory mapping all personal data
- 2.
Implement deletion procedures for all systems
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