
Letter confirming that data has been deleted
- Quick and easy to complete
- Helps you streamline your data protection processes
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This template letter confirming data has been deleted will allow you to produce a letter to be sent in response to a request to delete personal data, confirming that the data has been deleted.
Individuals do not have an absolute right to make you delete data about them, however there are circumstances in which you will be required to delete the data.
It is a legal requirement that, once you have deleted the data, you notify the individual in writing confirming the deletion. This template will allow you to produce such a letter.
You can also get this template letter as part of the Data subject request toolkit.
Q&A
When should I use this document?
Use this template letter when an individual has made a request to your business that you delete their personal data, and, after reviewing the request, you are deleting their data in response. You will need to inform the individual in writing that you are doing so.
What does this document cover?
This short letter confirms clearly that in response to an individual's request to delete personal data, your business has carried out that request and permanently deleted the data.
Why do I need this document?
You are required to inform an individual in writing when you have deleted personal data you hold about them, in response to a request from them. This letter helps you comply with this obligation quickly and easily.
Where can I find out more?
See Requests to delete data for detailed guidance on how to deal with a request to delete personal data.
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