GDPR Article 16: right to rectification
Article 16 GDPR gives a right to have inaccurate personal data corrected without undue delay and incomplete data completed.
When to use it
Wrong address, age or job on people-search sites, errors in company records, false personal facts generated by AI assistants.
How
A written request to the controller; one month to respond, and recipients must be informed.
General information, not legal advice. In real cases we work alongside lawyers who specialise in digital rights.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cover opinions?
No; it covers factual personal data.