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Complaint to a Data Protection Authority (Privacy / GDPR)

If a company ignores your privacy request or processes your data unlawfully, you can file a structured complaint to the data protection authority.

Understanding your situation

You contacted a company about your personal data (access, deletion, correction, objection, or a breach) and did not receive a satisfactory response. You want to submit a formal complaint to the relevant data protection authority (DPA) or regulator.

What you need to prepare

  • Name of the company/organization
  • Timeline of events (dates of requests and replies)
  • Copies/screenshots of correspondence
  • What you requested (access/deletion/correction/etc.)
  • Any evidence of harm or risk (optional)
🏛️ Authority
Data protection authority / privacy regulator (varies by country)

Expert tips

  • 1.Describe facts and dates; avoid emotional language
  • 2.Attach proof you contacted the company first (if required in your jurisdiction)
  • 3.Specify what outcome you request (investigation, order, deletion, etc.)
  • 4.Keep the scope focused on the strongest issues

Document you need

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Formal complaint
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