Data Deletion Policy – Linuxprofessional.ie

Introduction

This Data Deletion Policy outlines the procedures and protocols for the deletion of personal data held by [Your Company Name]. This policy is in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant laws and regulations.

Scope

This policy applies to all personal data processed by [Your Company Name] and its subsidiaries.

Objectives

1. We delete personal data when we don’t need it anymore.
2. To provide guidelines for the secure deletion of data.
3. To comply with legal obligations under GDPR and other relevant laws.

Data Deletion Request

How to Request Data Deletion

To request the deletion of your personal data, please send an email to gdprdep@linuxprofessional.ie.

Verification Process

Upon receiving a deletion request, [Your Company Name] will verify if the requester is the real owner of the account or data they are requesting to remove.

Grounds for Data Deletion

According to GDPR Article 17, we will delete data if any of the following reasons exist:

1. Data is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
2. The data subject withdraws consent.
3. The data subject objects to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for processing.
4. The data has been unlawfully processed.
5. Legal obligations require data deletion.

Exceptions

The right to deletion will not apply where processing is necessary for:

1. Exercising the right of freedom of expression and information.
2. Compliance with a legal obligation.
3. Public interest in the area of public health.
4. Archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes, or statistical purposes.
5. Establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

Data Deletion Procedures

1. We will permanently remove the data from our databases.
2. We will also purge data backups.
3. If we have made the data public, we will take reasonable steps to tell other controllers
4. Processing the data that the data subject wants it erased.

Compliance and Review

We will regularly review this policy to meet legal requirements and to follow the best practices in data management.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact gdprdep@linuxprofessional.ie.