What would you do if you received 20+ DSARs in one day?

What about if your initial searches for a DSAR resulted in over 50,000+ documents to review?

These numbers are not uncommon.

With DSARs on the rise, many businesses are looking at how best to alleviate the burden of managing them. Through our innovative outsourcing model, we help clients through the entire lifecycle of DSARs in an efficient, compliant and secure manner.

Combining our extensive advisory experience with the latest technologies, we can deal with both large-volume and large-scale requests.

Whether you are already drowning in DSARs or are planning ahead by putting processes in place should you receive one, read on and get in touch to find out how we can help.

Why outsource data subject access requests?

Managing DSARs can be a complex and time-consuming process that requires a deep understanding of data protection regulations and meticulous attention to detail.

Our outsourced DSAR service is designed ensure that all requests are handled efficiently, accurately and in full compliance with applicable laws, while remaining cost effective and flexible based on your existing resource and commercial needs.

What makes our solution different?

Our team of data protection specialists are highly trained to navigate the intricacies of DSARs. We help you manage the entire lifecycle of a DSAR, from supporting you with designing your searches, applying extensions, secure retrieval of information, use of analytics technology to identify relevant information, and a thorough review and application of exemptions, to working with you to prepare a compliant response.

Our commitment doesn’t end with the delivery of the response. We provide ongoing support to address any follow-up queries or additional requests, or (if unavoidable) support with ICO escalations.

What about DSARs received during an employment dispute?

Significantly more prevalent following the introduction of, and publicity given to, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), they are often part of an employee’s armoury where a dispute or potential dispute has been identified by them.

Our award-winning Employment team have has extensive experience supporting clients with DSARs made in an employment context, whether during recruitment phases, in the context of disciplinary or grievance processes, or following an exit. We are well placed to support you in complying with your data protection obligations, while remaining cognizant to any overarching employment dispute risks and disclosure requirements.

What about FOI or Environmental Information requests?

Our process and technologies for DSARs are easily adaptable to support public authorities with information requests, and our specialist Public Law team have significant experience of this.

To discuss how our Data Subject Access Request Service could benefit your organisation, get in touch with our team who would be happy to help.