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Consent Withdrawal
Consent
Mechanism allowing a user to revoke previously granted consent; should be as easy as giving consent.
Definition
Consent withdrawal is the user’s ability to revoke consent for processing. Systems must stop the consent-based processing and document the change, while allowing processing that relies on other lawful bases where applicable.
In plain English
Mechanism allowing a user to revoke previously granted consent; should be as easy as giving consent.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Without easy withdrawal, consent becomes meaningless and encourages dark patterns.
Example
Example: Provide a one-click toggle in a privacy dashboard and propagate the change to all downstream processors.