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Article (16) Right to Restrict Processing
1. The Data Subject shall have the right to oblige the Controller to restrict and stop processing in any of the following cases:
a. The Data Subject's objection to the accuracy of the Personal Data, in which case the processing shall be restricted for a specific period to allow the Controller to verify the data accuracy.
b. The Data Subject's objection to the processing of his/ her Personal Data in violation of the agreed-upon purposes.
c. The processing is carried out in violation of the provisions of this Decree by Law and the applicable legislations.
2. The Data Subject shall have the right to request the Controller to continue to keep his/ her Personal Data after the completion of the processing purposes when such data is necessary to complete procedures related to claiming or defending rights and lawsuits.
3. Notwithstanding what is stated in Paragraph (1) of this Article, the Controller may proceed with the processing of the Personal Data of the Data Subject without his/ her consent in any of the following cases:
a. If the processing is limited to storing Personal Data.
b. If the processing is necessary to pursue any of the procedures related to claiming or defending rights and lawsuits or related to judicial proceedings.
c. If the processing is necessary to protect the rights of third parties.
d. If the processing is necessary to protect the public interest.
4. In all cases, the Controller, if it lifts the restriction stipulated in this Article, shall notify the Data Subject of the same.
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