Which data protection right allows individuals to have data corrected if inaccurate?

Which data protection right allows individuals to have data corrected if inaccurate?

• A. Data Portability
• B. Rectification
• C. Erasure
• D. Access

Answer: (B)

Rectification is the right that lets individuals correct personal data that is inaccurate or incomplete. Data should be accurate and up to date, so when you notice an error you can request that the organization fix it. The controller must act without undue delay (typically within one month, with possible extensions for complex cases) and, if the data has been shared, notify those recipients of the correction. This right is specifically about fixing errors or filling in missing details, which distinguishes it from other rights like erasure (deletion), data portability (moving data to another system), or access (viewing what data is held).

Rectification is the right that lets individuals correct personal data that is inaccurate or incomplete. Data should be accurate and up to date, so when you notice an error you can request that the organization fix it. The controller must act without undue delay (typically within one month, with possible extensions for complex cases) and, if the data has been shared, notify those recipients of the correction. This right is specifically about fixing errors or filling in missing details, which distinguishes it from other rights like erasure (deletion), data portability (moving data to another system), or access (viewing what data is held).