Rights of Data Subjects in the United Kingdom and the European Union

Abstract

In the digital age, the collection and processing of vast amounts of personal data have made it necessary to establish legal frameworks that protect the rights of individuals. This legal essay provides an overview of the existing data subject rights in the UK and EU, with a focus on the right to erasure on blockchain and the right not to be subject to automated decision-making in respect of artificial intelligence. The paper examines the legal framework surrounding these rights as well as any potential challenges or limitations they may face in practice. The right to erasure on the blockchain is explained, including its benefits and drawbacks, and its interaction with data protection laws in the UK and EU. The right not to be subject to automated decision-making is also discussed, including the legal framework surrounding this right, as well as its relationship with artificial intelligence and data protection laws. The implementation of these rights is essential in safeguarding individuals' privacy and promoting trust in the use of technology. Although there may be barriers preventing individuals from fully exercising these rights, legal remedies such as increased awareness and transparency, as well as changes to the law and harsher consequences for noncompliance, can help to mitigate these obstacles.