Overview
Data Subject Access Requests (SARs) are a key and important right granted to individuals under the UK Data Protection law. However, the handling of such requests can be a challenge as Personal Data can be found almost anywhere in an organisation and in various formats. Knowing what is something that can be released under SAR, and what is not, can be a challenge for an organisation.
The law, therefore, allows for certain pieces of someone’s Personal Data to be withheld from them in certain circumstances via the exemptions found in the Data Protection Act 2018. Using them, however, can be tricky and brings with it certain obligations to ensure your use of them is fair and reasonable. Getting it wrong can, in the very worst of cases, result in serious consequences for the individuals concerned and possibly regulatory action.
Attend our Understanding and Applying SARs Exemptions course to gain practical knowledge of handling a SAR and applying the exemptions. Learn how to manage vexatious requests for personal data, practice writing a refusal notice, the best methods for redacting data and how to practically utilise the exemptions available to you.
As well as practical tips and knowledge you will also leave the day with some templates and an exemptions Toolkit to use in your organisation.
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Please note we will use Zoom to virtually deliver this course.
Scott is an experienced and qualified practitioner & coach in the management and governance of information and data having worked and volunteered for 14+ years in the profession. Starting his career in Local Government, Scott has since worked across both the private and public sectors (both large and small) and gained experience, knowledge and/or qualifications working with information governance frameworks applicable in the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, and wider European context. From 2016-2020 Scott was Chair of the Information and Records Management Society (IRMS) and now volunteers as their lead on professional development including Accreditation, Mentoring, Apprenticeships and ...
Learning Outcomes
- Gain a firmer understanding of what the regulation says about the exemptions
- Develop techniques to manage vexatious requests for personal data
- Understand when the exemptions might be applied by working through practical scenarios
- Learn how to write a refusal notice
- Take back a SAR exemptions toolkit to use within your organisation
