Right to object
CIPP/E glossary · Last reviewed: · By Victor Humenhuk (CIPP/E certified)
Right to object - The data subject's right (Article 21) to object to processing based on legitimate interests/public-interest tasks, or to direct marketing; it must be explicitly brought to attention, clearly and separately.
In the CIPP/E body of knowledge, Right to object comes up under Ch 16.1 - DP and direct marketing; Ch 7.2.6 - Public interest task; Ch 8.1.4 - Extra info duties.
Right to object in context
- A key feature: data subjects have the ==right to object==, and the controller must show ==compelling legitimate grounds== to continue. (Public task / official authority basis)
- The [[LIA]] documents the test, and the subject has a ==right to object==. (Legitimate interests & the balancing test)
- Legitimate interests is ==more durable== for long-term processing but requires a ==balancing test== and an [[LIA]], and the subject keeps a ==right to object==. (Consent vs legitimate interests - choosing correctly)
Where Right to object is covered in the CIPP/E study notes
- Public task / official authority basis
- Situations requiring additional information
- Right to object
- Data protection and direct marketing
- Module 5 · Right to object (Article 21)
Related terms
- Public task (6(1)(e))
- New purpose (further processing)
- Joint controllers
- Compelling legitimate grounds
- Burden of proof
- Direct marketing
- GDPR
- ePrivacy Directive
- Legitimate interests
- Robinson List
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