What is Data Subject Rights?
The legal rights of an individual regarding their personal data
Data subject rights are the legal rights every person has regarding their personal data held by organizations.
Main rights:
• **Right of access** - Know what data is held about you • **Right to rectification** - Correct inaccurate data • **Right to erasure** - "The right to be forgotten" • **Right to restriction** - Limit data processing • **Right to portability** - Receive data copy in accessible format • **Right to object** - Object to processing for marketing
Exercising rights:
• Submit written request to organization • Verify requester identity • Response within 30 days (usually) • Appeal to authority if refused
Organization obligations:
• Provide clear mechanism for requests • Verify requester identity • Respond within reasonable time • Document requests and responses
⚠️ This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For professional advice tailored to your organization, please consult a privacy protection expert.
Related Terms
GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation
European regulation protecting personal data, applying to any organization processing EU citizens' data
Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law
A comprehensive amendment to Israeli Privacy Protection Law strengthening personal data protection
Privacy Protection Law
The main Israeli law regulating personal data protection and privacy
Informed Consent
Consent given after receiving full information about how data will be used
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