andmekaitseõiguste

Andmekaitseõigused, also known as data protection rights, are fundamental entitlements that individuals possess concerning their personal data. These rights are established by legal frameworks, most notably the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and similar legislation worldwide. The core principle behind these rights is to empower individuals and give them control over how their personal information is collected, processed, and stored by organizations.

Key data protection rights typically include the right to access one's data, allowing individuals to request confirmation of whether their data is being processed and to obtain a copy of it. The right to rectification enables individuals to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data. There is also the right to erasure, often referred to as the "right to be forgotten," which allows individuals to request the deletion of their personal data under certain circumstances.

Furthermore, individuals generally have the right to restrict the processing of their data, the right to data portability, which facilitates the transfer of personal data from one controller to another, and the right to object to certain types of data processing, such as for direct marketing purposes. The enforcement of these rights is usually overseen by data protection authorities, which are responsible for monitoring compliance and handling complaints from individuals. Adherence to these rights is crucial for organizations to build trust with their users and to avoid significant legal penalties.