First-Party Request
A deletion or access request sent directly by the consumer from their own email or identity, not through an intermediary.
Full definition
A first-party request is one in which the consumer directly contacts the data broker or controller using their own email and identity, rather than using an agent or intermediary service. It may avoid an agent-authorization step, but the provider can still require matching information, verification, or another route; the sending method does not create a universal legal entitlement or guarantee acceptance. Tools like OfflistMe generate first-party request emails that the consumer sends from their own inbox.
Related terms
Authorized Agent
A third party authorized by a consumer to make privacy requests on their behalf, as recognised under CCPA and similar state laws.
Zero-Data Architecture
A scoped service design that keeps a defined category of personal information on the user's device instead of sending it to the service provider.
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