How to obtain information regarding your data processing?
Request to data user
You have the right to request the data user to provide you with the information regarding your data processing. Please be specific as to what kind of information you are expecting to obtain.
Appeal to Data Protection Inspectorate
If a data user has refused to provide you with the requested information, you have the right to complain to the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate. You should indicate:
- the kind of action you expect from the data user
- if possible, the relevant provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act which have been violated
- arguments as to why the data user should have fulfilled your request
- and include relevant documents that substantiate your opinion, if there are any
The Data Protection Inspectorate will assess whether the data user has acted lawfully and, if necessary, may order the data user to disclose the information you have requested.
Appeal to Administrative court
If you are not satisfied with the decision taken by the Data Protection Inspectorate, you can challenge the decision in the Administrative court and in addition, ask for compensation due to the refusal of the Data Protection Inspectorate. You can learn more about how to prepare your application in the Code of Administrative Court Procedure.
The Administrative court will assess whether the data user has acted lawfully and, if necessary, may oblige the Data Protection Inspectorate to order the data user to disclose the information you have requested. The court may also order compensation if you have requested it.