r/gdpr • u/picsives • 4d ago

UK 🇬🇧 help with requesting a removal of data?

my data was involved in a data leak (the double counter discord bot??) and i just want to ensure i word it correctly so my data is fully removed and no longer shared :,) are there specific things i must refer to in my request to remove my data?
thank you for any help in advance i feel way out of my depth here haha

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u/ConsistentBlock9748 4d ago

just send something short and to the point, don't overthink it. say you're requesting erasure under article 17, mention the specific leak you're talking about, and ask them to confirm when it's done. they have 30 days to respond so don't panic if it takes a bit

keep a copy of whatever you send and their reply, you might need it later if they drag their feet. most places comply pretty quick when you name the right article

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u/picsives 4d ago

thank you! i’ll do this :)

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u/Comfortable-Fall1419 4d ago

It doesn’t even have to be that complicated.

“Please delete my personal data under gdpr. My id is XYZ

The legal test is merely if the request is clear and identifiable.

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u/Sir_KnowItAll 2d ago

You just contact their privacy email, but it’s important to note there exceptions to deletion requests a big one is if you’ve ever paid them money they have a right to keep the data to defend chargebacks.

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u/Affectionate_Ad_760 5h ago

also ask them to confirm exactly what personal information they hold about you. subject access request under Article 15 can help you understand what was collected before or alongside requesting deletion

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u/karinato 5h ago

You dont even need to sound like a lawyer in the request, lol. just explain what happened, identify the data you want removed, and ask them to confirm what action they've taken, simple