Which type of data is often exempt from "do not process" requests?

Publicly available information is often exempt from "do not process" requests because it is data that is already accessible to anyone and does not require special permission to view or use. Since this information is intended for public consumption, individuals typically do not have control over its processing in the same way they do for private or confidential data. For example, details shared on public forums, social media profiles set to public, or data published in public records are all considered publicly available.

In contrast, private health information, all consumer data, and confidential credit information involve personal identifiers or sensitive details wherein individuals have more rights to privacy and control. Such data is protected under various regulations, which grant individuals the right to request that their information not be processed or shared.