# Right to Object Workflows

## Workflow 1: Objection Processing

```
[Objection Received]
         │
         ▼
[Verify Identity + Log OBJ-YYYY-NNNN]
         │
         ▼
[Immediately Cease Processing (Art. 18(1)(d) restriction)]
         │
         ▼
[Identify Processing Activities and Legal Basis]
   │
   ├── Art. 6(1)(e) or 6(1)(f)? ──► Art. 21(1) applies
   │
   └── Other legal basis? ──► Art. 21(1) does not apply
         └── Inform subject, suggest appropriate right
         │
         ▼
[Compelling Legitimate Grounds Assessment]
   │
   ├── Compelling grounds demonstrated
   │     └── Resume processing
   │         Notify subject: grounds + right to complain (Art. 77) + judicial remedy (Art. 79)
   │
   ├── Compelling grounds NOT demonstrated
   │     └── Cease processing permanently
   │         Notify subject: objection upheld + right to request erasure (Art. 17(1)(c))
   │         Notify third parties (Art. 19)
   │
   └── Legal claims exception applies
         └── Continue processing only for legal claims purpose
             Cease all other processing
```

## Workflow 2: Compelling Grounds Assessment

```
[Assessment Initiated]
         │
         ▼
[Document Controller's Position]
   - Nature and sensitivity of data
   - Criticality of processing to operations
   - Impact of cessation on controller
   - Impact of cessation on other individuals
   - Safeguards in place
         │
         ▼
[Document Data Subject's Position]
   - Specific grounds relating to particular situation
   - Privacy impact of continued processing
   - Any vulnerability factors
   - Specific harm or distress described
         │
         ▼
[Balancing Test]
   - Do controller's grounds OVERRIDE subject's interests?
   - Is the standard of "compelling" met (higher than standard LIA)?
         │
         ▼
[Decision]
   ├── Controller's grounds are compelling ──► OVERRIDE
   └── Subject's interests prevail ──► UPHOLD OBJECTION
         │
         ▼
[DPO Review and Sign-off]
```