Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Restriction on Processing
Restriction on Processing is a right given by GDPR which allows individuals to restrict the processing of their data in certain circumstances. This acts as an alternate option to requesting complete removal/erasure of data. It is applicable when the data is inaccurate, lawfully processed, no longer needed by the controller but needed by the individual, and the individual has made an objection and the controller is considering if their legal grounds overrides that of the individuals.
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