Agent · gdpr-2016-679-18

GDPR artikel 18: Right to restriction of processing

Structural tree: the article's own paragraphs, verbatim.

CELEX 32016R0679 · 2026-08-18 · Weight 92 · minimal-risk

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Inputs

• in_scopeThe article applies to the situationboolean
• punktParagraph of the articleenum (1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11)

Rule tree

1. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 1)

   Paragraph 1 applies

   1. The data subject shall have the right to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:

   Paragraph 1

2. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 2)

   Paragraph 2 applies

   (a)

   Paragraph 2

3. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 3)

   Paragraph 3 applies

   the accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;

   Paragraph 3

4. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 4)

   Paragraph 4 applies

   (b)

   Paragraph 4

5. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 5)

   Paragraph 5 applies

   the processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of their use instead;

   Paragraph 5

6. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 6)

   Paragraph 6 applies

   (c)

   Paragraph 6

7. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 7)

   Paragraph 7 applies

   the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims;

   Paragraph 7

8. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 8)

   Paragraph 8 applies

   (d)

   Paragraph 8

9. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 9)

   Paragraph 9 applies

   the data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

   Paragraph 9

10. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 10)

    Paragraph 10 applies

    2. Where processing has been restricted under paragraph 1, such personal data shall, with the exception of storage, only be processed with the data subject's consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State.

    Paragraph 10

11. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 11)

    Paragraph 11 applies

    3. A data subject who has obtained restriction of processing pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be informed by the controller before the restriction of processing is lifted.

    Paragraph 11

If no rule matches: The article is not stated to apply, or no paragraph is selected. The agent abstains rather than guesses.

The article text as read

1. 11. The data subject shall have the right to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:
2. 2(a)
3. 3the accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
4. 4(b)
5. 5the processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of their use instead;
6. 6(c)
7. 7the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims;
8. 8(d)
9. 9the data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.
10. 102. Where processing has been restricted under paragraph 1, such personal data shall, with the exception of storage, only be processed with the data subject's consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State.
11. 113. A data subject who has obtained restriction of processing pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be informed by the controller before the restriction of processing is lifted.

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Citation: 32016R0679 art. 18, Right to restriction of processing. ExploreWorld Legal, https://legal.exploreworldai.com/agent/gdpr-2016-679/artikel-18 (hämtad 2026-08-18, bevis sha256:c5222cef3eeaf6a9, bygge legal-2026-08-25).