OneTrust Certified Privacy Professional Practice Exam

What does the GDPR "Right to Restriction of Processing" allow data subjects to do?

1. Request access to their data

2. Request limitations on how their personal data is used

3. Obtain compensation for data misuse

4. Demand data deletion immediately

The correct answer is: Request limitations on how their personal data is used

The "Right to Restriction of Processing" under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) empowers data subjects to request limitations on how their personal data is processed by organizations. This right signifies that individuals can establish certain conditions under which their data may not be processed, providing them with greater control over their personal information. For instance, a data subject may exercise this right if they believe the data is inaccurate, if they oppose the processing and wish for it to be restricted rather than deleted, or if the processing is deemed unlawful but they don't want to erase the data. This ensures that the organization must adhere to the restrictions imposed while also balancing the individual's rights with processing requirements. The other options refer to rights that are distinct from the Right to Restriction of Processing. Requesting access to data pertains to the transparency and accountability requirements, obtaining compensation relates to a separate legal recourse for data misuse, and demanding immediate data deletion aligns with the Right to Erasure. Each of these rights serves different purposes within the framework of personal data protection.