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What can users do under GDPR regarding their personal data?

Share their data freely without restrictions
Request removal of their data from search engines
Sell their personal data to companies
Keep all data stored indefinitely

The correct answer is: Request removal of their data from search engines

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), individuals have the right to request the removal of their personal data, commonly referred to as the "right to be forgotten." This allows users to ask organizations to delete their personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, when they withdraw consent, or when they believe their data has been unlawfully processed, among other conditions. This right is a critical component of GDPR and emphasizes the control individuals have over their personal information. The other choices do not align with the principles set out by GDPR. For instance, sharing data freely without restrictions contradicts the regulation's aim to protect personal data. Selling personal data to companies is also not permitted under GDPR without clear consent from the individual. Furthermore, the notion of keeping data stored indefinitely runs contrary to GDPR requirements for data minimization and purpose limitation, as organizations must not retain personal data longer than necessary for the purposes it was collected.