Rights for citizens

Find out how your personal data is protected, the rights that help you take back control of your data and what to do if things go wrong.

How is my personal data protected?

Can my employer require me to give my consent to use my personal data?
Can personal data about children be collected?
How is data on my religious beliefs/sexual orientation/health/political views protected?
How should my consent be requested?
What happens if data I have shared is leaked?

Can I ask a company to delete my personal data?
Can I ask a company/organisation to send me my personal data so that I can use it somewhere else?
Can I ask a company/organisation to stop processing my personal data?
Can I be subject to automated individual decision-making, including profiling?
How can I access my personal data held by a company / organisation?
My data is incorrect, can I correct it?
What are my rights?
What information should I receive when I provide my personal data?
When should I exercise my right to restriction of processing of my personal data?

Can I claim compensation?
Can a non-governmental organisation (NGO) make claims on my behalf?
What are Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) and how do I contact them?
What should I do if I think that my personal data protection rights haven’t been respected?

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