Select a specific entry or data category for the request.
Step by step: This is how you proceed
- Ask about the intended storage period or the decisive criteria.
- If possible, ask for the planned deletion or inspection time.
- Distinguish between legal retention, internal deletion periods and a mere forecast.
- Document contradictory information for later questions.
What documents do you need?
Own data information, entry reference, contract and closing data. Only send sensitive documents via a secure, official channel and only when actually necessary.
When should I act?
The storage question is already part of the information without having to immediately submit a request for deletion.
This limit is important
A binding calendar day cannot be promised in every case; Criteria may be sufficient.
Free help outside DATENCHECK
The Austrian Data Protection Authority provides information on rights, free request templates and complaints. DATENCHECK is not affiliated with it.
Check the official body and eligibility ↗Check the applicable remit and eligibility criteria. A GDPR request does not automatically suspend court or other important deadlines.
What can I do myself for free?
The statutory information and other rights of those affected can generally be exercised without DATA CHECK. The Austrian data protection authority offers samples that can be used free of charge. Private technical form preparation is only a voluntary additional service, not a prerequisite for exercising your rights.
According to the recommendation of the Austrian data protection authority, you should first request information and, if necessary, only then separately request correction or deletion. In principle, a request for information must be responded to within one month; a legally permissible extension is possible.
Frequent question
Does a company have to give me an exact deletion date?
As far as possible, the storage period is stated; if this is not possible, the criteria for determining them.
Public sources and official contact points
The following links lead directly to public sources. DATENCHECK is neither affiliated with the credit agencies mentioned there nor is it an authority.
- Austrian data protection authority – rights of those affected
- CRIF – free self-assessment
- Data Protection Authority – free forms and samples
Prepare appropriate request
You can use the free official channels yourself or prepare a technical draft form in DATENCHECK. We do not guarantee deletion, credit decision or government decision.
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