Q: Hello, a forum (website) owner is in Nevada. If the post contains sensitive personal information (email).
What laws give me the right to ask for my data to be deleted?
Under what conditions, can he refuse to delete the message containing my email?
Thanks for answers.
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You have the right to ask for your data to be deleted under several laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Nevada's Internet Privacy Law, which require businesses to remove personal data upon request. Even though the forum owner is in Nevada, these laws may still apply if the website collects personal data from residents of California or Nevada.
However, the forum owner might refuse to delete the message if the data is necessary for legal purposes, if it was posted by someone else in a public forum, or if the website has a legitimate interest in retaining it. The refusal could also be based on the website's terms of service or privacy policy, which may allow for the retention of certain types of information.
If your request is denied, you might consider contacting the website directly, citing applicable laws, or seeking legal advice to explore further options for protecting your privacy.
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