What are my rights under GDPR or equivalent privacy law?
How the answer differs across 4 jurisdictions
GermanyFull article You have strong GDPR rights in Germany—including access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, and objection—as reinforced by the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). You can also claim damages for violations.
IrelandFull article Under GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to object to unlawful data processing, request erasure, and lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission.
European UnionFull article No, processing without consent is not always illegal under GDPR — consent is just one of six lawful bases; others include contract necessity, legal obligation, vital interests, public task, or legitimate interests.
You can make a subject access request (SAR) in writing or verbally to any UK company holding your personal data — they must respond within one month and provide all your data free of charge, unless the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.
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GermanyWhat rights do I have under the GDPR in Germany?IrelandA company collected my data without consent. What are my rights under GDPR?European UnionA company is processing my data without my consent. Is this always illegal under GDPR?
UKI want to access all data a company holds about me. How do I do this?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.