GDPR, CCPA and Your Privacy Rights Explained
Laws such as the EU GDPR and California CCPA give people rights over the personal data companies collect. This is general information, not legal advice.
Common rights
- Access: ask what data a company holds.
- Correction: fix inaccurate data.
- Deletion: ask to have data erased.
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of data.
- Portability: receive your data in a usable format.
How to use them
Look for a privacy request form or email in the privacy policy. Provide enough details to identify you and keep a record of the request.
Limits
Rights vary by location, and companies may keep data where laws require it. Responses typically take weeks.
Key takeaway: Know your rights and use them. A simple written request is often all that is needed.
