How to get your data to be rectified, updated or removed?
Request to data user
You have the right to request the person or institution that processes your data to update, rectify or delete your private information.
Appeal to Data Protection Inspectorate
If the data user has refused to do so, you have the right to complain to the Data Protection Inspectorate. In your application you should indicate:
- the kind of action that you expect from the person
- if possible, the relevant provisions of the law which have been violated
- arguments as to why the data user should have fulfilled your request
- and include relevant documents that substantiate your opinion, if there are any
The Data Protection Inspectorate will assess whether the data user has acted lawfully and, if necessary, may order the data user to update, rectify or delete your personal data.
Appeal to Administrative court
If you are not satisfied with the decision taken by the Data Protection Inspectorate, you can challenge the decision in the Administrative court and in addition, ask for compensation due to the refusal of the Data Protection Inspectorate. You can learn more about how to prepare your application in the Code of Administrative Court Procedure.
The Administrative court will assess whether the data user has acted lawfully and, if necessary, may oblige the Data Protection Inspectorate to order the data user to update, rectify or delete your information. The court may also order compensation if you have requested it.