Subject Access Requests under GDPR

We have a fresh batch of content on our Taylor Wessing Global Data Hub site which provides you with insight and guidance on data privacy issues.

Six months after the GDPR came into effect, the number of SARs made by individuals and the complaints about their mishandling, are on the rise. We look at the impact of the GDPR on SARs in an HR, commercial and litigation context, provide an updated checklist to help prepare for and respond to SARs and consider ICO guidance (such as it is) and exemptions under the Data Protection Act 2018.

Accessing all areas – the future of Subject Access Requests under the GDPR

Jo Joyce looks at trends in commercial SARs following the introduction of the GDPR.

HR Subject Access Requests under GDPR – six months on

We look at the impact of the GDPR on HR SARs.

Subject Access Requests post GDPR – litigation torpedo or shot across the bows?

Michael Yates considers the utilities and limitations of SARs in litigation from the perspective of the data subject and the data controller.

SARs under GDPR – ICO guidance and UK exemptions

Debbie Heywood looks at ICO GDPR guidance on SARs and at some of the key exemptions in the Data Protection Act 2018.

SARs checklist

We provide an updated checklist to help you handle SARs under GDPR.