Right to Erasure
/ˈraɪt tu ɪˈreɪʒər/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal right of an individual to have personal data erased from databases and other records under certain conditions.
Under the GDPR, the right to erasure allows individuals to request deletion of their data when it is no longer necessary for the purpose collected.
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- right to erasure
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Commentary
Primarily used in data protection law, especially under the GDPR; it differs from but overlaps with the right to be forgotten, focusing on erasure upon request or legal requirement.
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