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Privacy & Identity
Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)
An individual's right under GDPR and similar laws to have their personal data deleted when it is no longer needed or consent is withdrawn.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
The right to erasure, or right to be forgotten, is an individual's right under GDPR and similar laws to have their personal data deleted in certain circumstances, such as when it is no longer needed or consent is withdrawn. Organizations must delete the data and, in some cases, inform others they shared it with.