How do I access my data?

Contact the organisation (or Adhoc Support if a member) and request a copy of your data.

What if my request is ignored?

You can escalate to the ICO (UK) or your national Data Protection Authority (EU).

Do I need to be a member to use my rights?

No. All your digital rights apply regardless of membership.

Can I ask for my data to be deleted?

Yes. You can ask for your data to be erased ('right to be forgotten') at any time.

Know Your Digital Rights | Adhoc Support CIC UK & EU

Everyone has digital rights—regardless of age, location, or membership.
This guide shows how UK, EU, and international users can access, control, correct, or erase their data—simply and confidently.
All rights explained below are based on UK and EU law (GDPR, e-Privacy), designed for everyone’s protection.

Summary: Your Key Digital Rights

Digital Right	What It Means	How to Use It
Access	See what personal data is held about you.	Request a copy of your data.
Rectification	Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.	Ask for a correction.
Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)	Ask for your data to be deleted.	Request deletion at any time.
Restrict Processing	Limit how your data is used.	Ask us to pause processing.
Object	Say no to certain uses of your data.	Withdraw consent or object to marketing.
Portability	Move your data elsewhere.	Request your data in a portable format.
Be Informed	Know why and how your data is used.	Read clear privacy notices and updates.

What These Rights Mean for You

Right of Access: You can request a copy of all your personal data held by any organisation.
Right to Rectification: If your data is wrong or incomplete, you can ask for it to be corrected.
Right to Erasure: You can ask to have your personal data deleted (“right to be forgotten”).
Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask for your data to be used less or only for specific reasons.
Right to Object: You can say no to your data being used for certain purposes (like marketing).
Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a format that lets you move it elsewhere.
Right to Be Informed: You must always know why and how your data is being used.

How to Exercise Your Digital Rights

Write to the organisation (or email) saying which right you want to use.
Include your name, relevant account or reference number (if any), and your request (e.g., “Please send me a copy of my data” or “Please correct/delete my data”).
Keep a copy of your request and any response.
For Adhoc Support CIC members: Submit requests via your member dashboard or email dataprotection@adhocsupport.org.
For other organisations: Look for the privacy or data protection page on their website (usually “Privacy Policy” or “Contact Data Protection Officer”).
If you don’t get a reply in 30 days, or your rights are denied, you can escalate your request to official regulators (see below).

Real-World Examples

Access: “I want to know what information Adhoc Support CIC holds about me.”
Rectification: “My name is misspelled on my account—please correct it.”
Erasure: “I no longer use your services—please delete my data.”
Restrict Processing: “I’m disputing a transaction—pause use of my data until this is resolved.”
Object: “I don’t want my data used for marketing. Please stop.”
Portability: “Send me my complaint history so I can share it with another organisation.”
Be Informed: “Explain why you need my phone number and how you’ll use it.”