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Letters & CorrespondenceSection 6

Consent Withdrawal Confirmation Letter

A confirmation letter acknowledging a Data Principal's withdrawal of consent and outlining the consequent actions taken.

Template
[Organization Letterhead / Email Template]

Date: [DD-MM-YYYY]
Reference No.: [Request ID]

To,
[Data Principal Name]
[Address / Email on file]

Subject: Confirmation of Withdrawal of Consent

Dear [Data Principal Name],

We are writing to confirm receipt and processing of your request dated [DD-MM-YYYY] to withdraw your consent for [describe the specific processing activity, e.g. "receiving marketing communications" or "use of your location data for personalized recommendations"], submitted through [channel].

1. CONFIRMATION OF WITHDRAWAL

In accordance with Section 6 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which requires that withdrawal of consent be as easy as giving it, we confirm that your consent for the above processing activity has been withdrawn with effect from [DD-MM-YYYY].

2. CONSEQUENCES OF WITHDRAWAL

(a) We have stopped processing your personal data for the specific purpose(s) referenced above, effective the date noted.
(b) [If applicable:] Please note that discontinuing this processing may affect your ability to use the following feature(s) or service(s): [describe, e.g. "personalized product recommendations will no longer be available"].
(c) Processing carried out before the date of withdrawal remains lawful, consistent with Section 6, and is not affected by this withdrawal.
(d) [If applicable:] Some of your personal data may continue to be processed under a separate lawful basis unrelated to this withdrawal, specifically: [describe, e.g. "transaction records retained for statutory purposes under Section 7"]. This is separate from, and unaffected by, the consent you have withdrawn.

3. RETENTION AND ERASURE

Where no other lawful basis under Section 7 applies to the personal data collected solely on the basis of the withdrawn consent, that data will be erased in accordance with Section 8(7) and our published Retention Schedule, within [X] days of this letter.

4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND

You may provide fresh consent for the relevant processing activity at any time through [channel, e.g. account settings, preference center], should you wish to resume the service associated with it.

5. CONTACT

If you have any questions about this confirmation or the consequences described above, please contact:

Name: [DPO / Grievance Officer Name]
Email: [Email]
Phone: [Phone]

Thank you for keeping us informed of your preferences.

Yours sincerely,

[Authorized Signatory Name]
[Designation]
For [Organization Name]

This template is a starting point, not legal advice. Have it reviewed by qualified counsel before use, and adapt bracketed placeholders to your organization's facts.