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Section 6(4)–(6)Rights & Portals
Right to withdraw consent
An individual can withdraw consent at any time with ease comparable to the way it was given.
Meaning and legal context
Withdrawal does not invalidate earlier lawful processing. Consent-based processing must cease within a reasonable time, including at processors, unless required or authorised by law.
Practical application
Make withdrawal discoverable and propagate changes downstream.
Related concepts
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