Set by the law · GDPR Art. 7(3)

Withdrawal of consent

In plain English

People can withdraw their consent at any time, and withdrawing must be as easy as giving it. Processing carried out before the withdrawal remains lawful.

The official text

The data subject shall have the right to withdraw his or her consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Prior to giving consent, the data subject shall be informed thereof. It shall be as easy to withdraw as to give consent.

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