§ GDPR · Article 16
GDPR Article 16: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 16 of the GDPR imposes 2 obligations on controller. At least one obligation carries an explicit compliance deadline.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 16
Obligation 1
The controller must rectify inaccurate personal data concerning the data subject without undue delay upon request.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 16, Article 16
- Obligated entity
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controller
- Action required
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rectify
- Deadline
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without undue delay
- Penalty
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Obligation 2
The controller must complete incomplete personal data concerning the data subject, including by means of providing a supplementary statement, taking into account the purposes of the processing.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 16, Article 16
- Obligated entity
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controller
- Action required
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complete
- Deadline
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without undue delay
- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 16
Who must comply with Article 16 of the GDPR?
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controller.
What does Article 16 of the GDPR require?
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rectify complete
What is the compliance deadline for GDPR Article 16?
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without undue delay