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In today's digital age, our personal information is constantly collected and used. While this can be beneficial for many services, it's crucial to understand how your data is being handled and ensure it's done so with your consent.
Understanding Your Rights: Enter GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) empowers you, the data subject, with significant control over your personal information. Here's what this means for you:
Consent is Key: Any organisation using your data must have your explicit consent. This means you should clearly understand how your data will be used before providing consent.
Protection from Unwanted Data Sharing: If your data is being used by a company without your consent, it's a breach of GDPR. This applies not only to the company directly using your data, but also to anyone who hands over your data without your permission.
Taking Action: When Your Data Rights Are Breached
If you suspect your data is being used without your consent, here's what you can do:
Report to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): The ICO is the UK's data protection regulator. They have the authority to investigate potential GDPR breaches and impose significant fines on companies found to be in violation.
Claiming Compensation:
If the ICO confirms a GDPR breach, it strengthens your case for claiming compensation from the company involved. The amount of compensation awarded varies depending on the severity of the breach and the impact it has on you.
Empowering Yourself: The Right to Know
Knowing what data is being held about you is another crucial aspect of your GDPR rights. You can exercise your right to access this information by submitting a Subject Access Request (SAR). This request requires the organisation holding your data to provide you with a detailed breakdown of what data they hold and how it's being used.
Remember:
Your data is valuable. By understanding your rights under GDPR and taking action when those rights are breached, you can ensure your personal information is used responsibly and with your consent.
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