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The Right to Be Informed: What Does Transparency Really Mean?

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The right to be informed (Articles 13 and 14 of the UK GDPR) requires companies to explain how they use personal data. Learn how to comply with transparency obligations.

Under Articles 13 and 14 of the UK GDPR, individuals have the right to be informed about how their personal data is collected and used.

This includes:

  • Who is collecting the data
  • Why it’s being collected
  • How long it will be kept
  • Who it will be shared with

This information must be clear, concise, and available at the time the data is collected — often via a privacy notice.

💡 Tip:

Use layered privacy notices on your website or onboarding platforms. Keep them short, but offer links for more detail — it’s what the ICO recommends.

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