Data Subject
/ˈdeɪtə ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual whose personal data is collected, held, or processed under data protection laws.
The data subject has the right to access the information held about them.
Forms
- data subject
- data subjects
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Commentary
The term primarily appears in data protection contexts, referring to the individual whose information is subject to regulation; clarity in distinguishing data subject from data controller and processor is crucial in drafting.
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