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Data erasure request checklist

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Here are a few important steps to take to finish your document

Read the Data Erasure Request to make sure it meets your needs. Read Making data deletion requests for more information.

Remember that if you have any questions you can easily Ask a lawyer.

Signing online

  1. You can sign online using RocketSign.

Signing in print

  1. Print a copy of the Data Erasure Request.

  2. Sign and date the document.

Send your Data Erasure Request to the business or organisation in question.

Where possible, send your Data Erasure Request directly to the individual or team who deals with Data Erasure Request (eg the data protection officer). Details on contacting the relevant individual or team are usually written in the business' privacy policy.

For more information, read Making data deletion requests.

Keep: 

  • a copy of the Data Erasure Request for your records, including any ‘read receipts’ if sent by email

  • a copy of any additional documents or written correspondence for your records

  • any proof of postage or delivery (eg postal reference number)

A copy of the document will be stored automatically in your Rocket Lawyer account ‘Dashboard’.

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