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All of CanadaUpdated April 2026

Opt-Out / Consent Withdrawal Letter Template

A template for withdrawing consent to the use or disclosure of your personal information.

TL;DR

You can withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. Be specific about what you are withdrawing consent for and request written confirmation.

Template

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Date]

Privacy Officer

[Organization Name]

Re: Withdrawal of Consent

Dear Privacy Officer,

I am writing to withdraw my consent to the following uses and disclosures of my personal information:

[List the specific uses, such as marketing emails, sharing with partner companies, profiling for advertising, etc.]

Please:

(a) Stop the above uses and disclosures within [reasonable time, e.g., 10 business days].

(b) Notify any third parties that previously received my information for these purposes.

(c) Confirm in writing once the withdrawal has been implemented.

I understand that withdrawal may affect my ability to receive certain services, and I accept those consequences.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Account or file number]

Tips

Withdrawal tips:

  • Be specific about what you are withdrawing consent for (marketing, profiling, third-party sharing).
  • Distinguish between what you consent to (e.g., transaction processing) and what you do not.
  • Keep proof of the date you sent the withdrawal.
  • Follow up if you continue to receive the relevant communications.

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