Can I object to my data being used for advertising or marketing?
How the answer differs across 7 jurisdictions
GermanyFull article Yes, you can object at any time to your personal data being used for advertising under GDPR and German law — and the objection must be honored without delay.
IrelandFull article Yes, you can object to a charity using your personal data for fundraising under the Data Protection Act 2018. The charity must stop using your data for that purpose as soon as possible after receiving your objection.
European UnionFull article Yes, under the GDPR, you have the right to object to profiling for direct marketing at any time—and the company must stop immediately.
Yes, you can object at any time to a company processing your personal data for direct marketing — they must stop immediately and free of charge.
SingaporeFull article Yes, you can opt out of receiving marketing messages in Singapore under the Personal Data Protection Act 2012.
South KoreaFull article In South Korea, collecting personal data without consent is generally illegal under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), unless a specific exception applies.
JapanFull article Yes, you can request cessation of data use under Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI), and businesses must comply without unjustifiable delay.
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GermanyCan I object to my data being used for advertising?
IrelandA charity uses my data for fundraising. Can I object?
European UnionI object to a company profiling me for advertising. Must they stop?
UKCan I object to a company processing my data for direct marketing?
SingaporeCan I opt out of receiving marketing messages?
South KoreaA company collected my personal data without consent.
JapanCan I request cessation of data use?Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: June 2026.