A company won't delete my data
Have you already formally asked the company to delete your data?
No, not yet
Under GDPR Article 17 you have the right to erasure: the company must delete your personal data without undue delay — unless a legal exception applies, such as a legal obligation to keep some records (e.g. invoices under tax law) or defending legal claims. So expectations first: most data can be erased, some may lawfully remain.
Send a written request so there is a record. The company must respond within one month (Art. 12(3)); if it stays silent or refuses without valid reasons, your next stop is the national Data Protection Authority. The generator below drafts the letter for you.
Primary sources
- GDPR Art. 17 · CELEX 32016R0679 ↗Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- GDPR Art. 12 · CELEX 32016R0679 ↗Response obligations and deadlines
This is legal information, not legal advice. For your specific case, contact your national Data Protection Authority, labour inspectorate, a trade union or a free legal clinic.