What happens when you send a delete request?
Sending a message body on a DELETE request might cause some servers to reject the request. But you still can send data to the server using URL parameters. This is usually an ID of the resource you want to delete.
What should be successful response to http delete request?
A successful response MUST be 200 (OK) if the server response includes a message body, 202 (Accepted) if the DELETE action has not yet been performed, or 204 (No content) if the DELETE action has been completed but the response does not have a message body.
What’s the best way to request data erasure?
In most cases, however, you should use the written form, if only to be able to prove later that you have actually made a request. And while you could also state informally that you would like for your data to be deleted, we advise you to make a more formal request referring to the specific legislation.
What is the HTTP status code for delete?
For a DELETE request: HTTP 200 or HTTP 204 should imply “resource deleted successfully”. HTTP 202 can also be returned which would imply that the instruction was accepted by the server and the “resource was marked for deletion”.
When do you have to confirm an erasure request?
My request explicitly includes any other services and companies for which you are the controller as defined by Article 4 (7) GDPR. As laid down in Article 12 (3) GDPR, you have to confirm the erasure to me without undue delay and in any event within one month of receipt of the request.
In most cases, however, you should use the written form, if only to be able to prove later that you have actually made a request. And while you could also state informally that you would like for your data to be deleted, we advise you to make a more formal request referring to the specific legislation.
How to request data erasure According to GDPR?
Here is our sample letter for requests for erasure according to Art. 17 GDPR. You still have to fill in the data in curly braces. You can decide whether you want all personal data concerning you to be deleted or just some. Depending on your choice, include one of the sections in [square brackets]. To Whom It May Concern:
How does a business comply with a delete request?
A business can comply with a request to delete by: Permanently and completely erasing the personal information on its existing systems with the exception of archived or back-up systems; Aggregating the consumer information.