YOUR RIGHTS

Your GDPR Rights Explained Simply — And How to Use Them

Published July 2026 · 6 min read · By Silent Erase

GDPR. You have seen the cookie banners. But do you actually know what rights GDPR gives you — and how powerful they really are? Most people do not. And that means most people are not using rights that could protect their privacy, reputation and safety.

Right 1 — The Right to Know (Article 15)

Ask any company what personal data they hold about you. They must respond within 30 days and provide a complete copy — completely free of charge. This is called a Subject Access Request.

Right 2 — The Right to be Forgotten (Article 17)

Demand any company delete your personal data within 30 days. Particularly powerful for data broker websites listing your home address and phone number.

Right 3 — The Right to Correct Your Data (Article 16)

If a company holds inaccurate information about you, you can demand they correct it immediately.

Right 4 — The Right to Object to Marketing (Article 21)

Stop any company using your data for direct marketing. This right is absolute — they cannot refuse under any circumstances.

Right 5 — The Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18)

Ask a company to temporarily stop processing your data while a dispute is resolved.

What Happens If They Refuse

File a complaint with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113. The ICO can issue fines of up to £17.5 million for serious breaches of UK GDPR.

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