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Privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance · Working

Right to restriction

Also called: processing restriction

ELI5

A person's conditional right to limit processing of personal data.

Used in conversation

“The draft mentions right to restriction, but the scope and jurisdiction are still unclear.”

Pitch context

You will see “Right to restriction” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance.

Why it matters: In privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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