GDPR Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)
EU regulation giving individuals the right to have their personal data deleted.
🇪🇺 European Union🇬🇧 United Kingdom
📖 What It Means
Article 17 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) gives EU residents the right to request the deletion of their personal data from any organization. Companies must respond within 30 days and delete the data unless there is a legitimate legal reason to retain it (such as legal obligations or pending disputes).
✅ Key Points
- 1Applies to all organizations processing EU residents' data — regardless of company location
- 2Companies must respond within 30 days
- 3Covers all personal data: name, email, browsing history, purchase records
- 4Fines for non-compliance: up to €20 million or 4% of global revenue
- 5Right also applies when you withdraw consent or the data is no longer needed
💡 How to Use This
Send a GDPR data deletion request alongside your cancellation. Companies that handle your data must delete it upon request. Use our templates to create a legally valid deletion request.
Find Your Service →⚖️ Legal Citation
GDPR Article 17 — Right to ErasureUse this citation in your dispute letters for legal weight.
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