Description: Information rights are a set of prerogatives that individuals have over their personal data, including access, correction, and deletion of such information. These rights are fundamental in the context of privacy and data protection, as they allow individuals to have control over their personal information and how it is used. Access refers to the ability of individuals to request and receive information about the data an organization holds about them. Correction allows users to modify inaccurate or incomplete data, ensuring that the information accurately reflects their situation. Lastly, the right to deletion, also known as the ‘right to be forgotten,’ grants individuals the authority to request that their data be removed from an entity’s records, especially if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. These rights are essential for promoting transparency and trust in the handling of personal data and are a key component of regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, which establishes stringent standards for the protection of individuals’ privacy.
