GDPR Basics
The right to erasure: what it means and how to use it
Article 17 of the GDPR gives you the right to have your personal data deleted. Here's what companies are obligated to do — and when they can refuse.
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Privacy guides and news
Practical guides on GDPR, data deletion, and taking back control of your personal information.
How-To
How to request data deletion from Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
Step-by-step guide to submitting a GDPR deletion request to Meta and what to do if they don't respond within 30 days.
·5 min read
Privacy Law
GDPR vs CCPA: what's the difference and which applies to you?
Europe's GDPR and California's CCPA are the two most powerful data privacy laws in the world. Here's how they compare.
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GDPR Basics
Understanding data retention policies: how long can companies keep your data?
GDPR limits how long companies can hold personal data. Learn what a lawful retention policy looks like and how to challenge one that isn't.
·7 min read
How-To
What actually happens after you send a deletion request?
Companies have 30 days to respond to a GDPR deletion request. Here's what the process looks like from their side — and yours.
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Privacy News
What to do when a company ignores your deletion request
If a company hasn't responded within 30 days, you have options. From escalation emails to supervisory authority complaints, here's your playbook.
·5 min read