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restriction of processing

noun/rɪˈstrɪkʃn əv ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

B2CEFR level
60/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

The data subject's right under Article 18 to have the use of their personal data limited, so that it is stored but not otherwise processed, in specified circumstances.

Pending verification of accuracy, the individual requested restriction of processing.

Topic: Data protection & privacy in Legal English

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