Article 12 – Transparent information, communication and modalities for the exercise of the rights of the data subject
Changes since18 June 2026ST 10677/26, Art 12
Adds point (a) of paragraph 5 and changes paragraph 5. Every text of this provision
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Changes to the law in force · Changes since 18 June · Changes since the Commission proposal
4. In Article 12, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:
Information provided under Articles 13 and 14 and any communication and any actions taken under Articles 15 to 22 and 34 shall be provided free of charge. Where requests from a data subject are manifestly unfounded or excessive, in particular because of their repetitive character or where an abusive intention on the part of the data subject submitting those requests can be demonstrated, the controller may either:
charge a reasonable fee proportionate to the administrative costs of providing the information or communication or taking the action requested; or (b) refuse to act on the request and inform the data subject of the reasons thereof. The controller shall bear the burden of demonstrating that there are reasonable grounds to believe that, in the light of all the relevant circumstances of the case, the request is manifestly unfounded, excessive or that there is an abusive intention on the part of the data subject.