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Data Subject Rights (contd.)
Right to Access
o Data subjects have to obtain confirmation from the data controller on how, where and for what
purpose their personal data is being used.
o Directs the controller to provide a copy of the personal data in electronic format to the data subjects
free of charge.
o The data subject should be able to directly access their personal data over a secure system provided by
the data controller. However, the data controller has the right to deny access if it adversely affects the
rights of the controller or a third party.
o This change is a dramatic shift to data transparency and empowerment of data subjects.
Right to Data Rectification
o Inaccurate or incomplete data should be erased or rectified by the data controllers.
o Data subjects have the right to have their personal data rectified when the controller does not follow
the Directive especially where the data are inaccurate or incomplete.
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