Article 16 of the GDPR: Right of rectification
Article 16 of the GDPR explained
Any data subject has the right to obtain from the controller the rectification, as soon as possible, of inaccurate personal data concerning him or her. Depending on the purposes of the processing, it may also have incomplete data completed, including by providing a supplementary declaration.
Why is this article important for your GDPR compliance?
This right guarantees that the data processed is accurate and up to date, a fundamental principle of Article 5 of the GDPR. It helps to avoid errors with potentially serious consequences (erroneous decisions, damage to reputation, etc.).
How to comply with Article 16 of the GDPR?
- Plan a simple procedure to allow anyone to request rectification from his data.
- Implement traceability of modifications and version management of personal data.
- Respond promptly to any request and keep proof of the rectification made.
- Train your teams to identify and correct any blatantly inaccurate data.
Examples of application of Article 16 of the GDPR
- A customer asks to correct an error in their billing address: the company updates their file immediately.
- A person wishes to have a middle name added to their profile: the platform allows them to complete this data.
- An employee notices a typo in his name in HR documents: the department corrects and informs the systems concerned.
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