Anonymization
Removing identifiable information from data to make it impossible to trace back to an individual (Recital 26).
Consent
A freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of agreement to data processing through a clear affirmative action (Articles 4(11) and 7).
Data Subject
An individual whose personal data is processed. GDPR grants data subjects specific rights, such as the right to access, rectify, and erase their data (Articles 12–23).
Pseudonymization
Replacing identifiers with pseudonyms to protect personal data and reduce privacy risks (Article 4(5)).
Right to Access
The right of individuals to obtain confirmation of whether their personal data is being processed, access their data, and receive related information (Article 15).
Right to be Informed
The right for individuals to know, upfront and in plain language, how and why their personal data is being used (Articles 13–14).
Right to Data Portability
The right for individuals to receive their personal data in a usable, machine-readable format and transfer it to another provider (Article 20).
Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)
The right to request the deletion of personal data under specific conditions (Article 17).
Right to Object
The right to object to the processing of personal data, especially for direct marketing purposes (Article 21).
Right to Rectification
The right to have inaccurate personal data corrected or incomplete data completed (Article 16).