§ GDPR · Article 15
GDPR Article 15: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 15 of the GDPR imposes 5 obligations on controller.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 15
Obligation 1
The controller must provide the data subject with confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning them are being processed, and if so, access to that data and specific information regarding purposes, categories, recipients, storage periods, rights, sources, and automated decision-making.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 15, Article 15
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controller
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provide
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Obligation 2
Where personal data are transferred to a third country or international organisation, the controller must inform the data subject of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer pursuant to Article 46.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 15, Article 15
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controller
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inform
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Obligation 3
The controller shall provide a copy of the personal data undergoing processing to the data subject.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 15, Article 15
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controller
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provide
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Obligation 4
Where the data subject makes the request by electronic means, the controller shall provide the information in a commonly used electronic form, unless otherwise requested by the data subject.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 15, Article 15
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controller
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provide
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Obligation 5
The controller must ensure that the right to obtain a copy of personal data does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 15, Article 15
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controller
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ensure
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 15
Who must comply with Article 15 of the GDPR?
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controller.
What does Article 15 of the GDPR require?
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provide inform ensure