One of the aims of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is to empower individuals and give them control over their personal data. The GDPR has a chapter on the rights of data subjects (individuals) which includes the right of access, the right to rectification, the right to erasure, the right to restrict processing, the right to data portability, the right to object and the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing.
Letter regarding the data processing operations concerning "Complaints handling" and "EU-Pilot" at the Commission (Cases 2008-489 and 2008-490)
Analysis of the EDPS on a consultation related to a request for access to public documents containing personal data
Opinion on the the Proposal for a Decision establishing a multiannual Community programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies, OJ C 2, 7.01.2009, p. 2
Letters to the incoming presidency: fundamental rights are not captives of security