Your data. Your rights.
Your decision.
A service may need information to function. That does not automatically settle who should control, retain, share or benefit from every piece of information generated around you.
Five questions.
No fine print.
Who collected it?
For what purpose?
For how long?
Who received it?
What can I do about it?
Follow the life of a data point.
An action produces a signal.
A service records it.
A system draws a conclusion.
Another recipient gains access.
Retention becomes a decision.
The purpose and policy still matter.
Know what you are asking for.
Consent
A clear, understandable choice about a specific use. The concept matters beyond a button that simply says “accept.”
Purpose limitation
Information collected for one purpose should not silently become permission for unrelated purposes.
Portability
The ability to take useful information with you in a format you can use elsewhere.
Deletion
A clear process for requesting removal, with an explanation of any limits or retention needs.
Access
A way to understand what information is held and what happens to it.
These are principles for discussion, not a statement of legal entitlements in every country. Available rights depend on the applicable law and circumstances.
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