The Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)
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The Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)

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The GDPR gives individuals the right to be forgotten in certain cases. Understand what this means for your company. Article 17 of the UK GDPR gives individuals the right to request the erasure of personal data where: However, this isn’t absolute. You may retain data if you need it for legal claims, compliance, or public…

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Data Retention for Ex-Employees: A Hidden Risk

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Are you keeping leavers’ data too long? Learn what the law says and how to reduce legal exposure. Many organisations store former employee data indefinitely — just in case. But UK GDPR doesn’t allow for “just in case” retention. Key retention timelines to know: After this period, data should be deleted or anonymised. Keeping more…