DSAR  Application

    Accessing your inner and deeper data

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• Individuals have the right to access and receive a copy of their personal data, and other supplementary information.
   

• This is commonly referred to as a data subject access request or ‘DSAR’ or simply a subject access request, a "SAR"
   

• Individuals can make DSARs verbally or in writing, including via social media.  A third party can also make a DSAR on behalf of another person.
   

• In most circumstances, the party you are writing to cannot charge a fee to deal with a request. A DSAR should be free.
   

• Response to you should be without delay and within one month of receipt of the request.
   

• Banks typically write to say they wish to extend the time limit by a further two months if the request is complex or if a number of requests are sent from the individual.
   

• You should perform a reasonable search for the requested information.
   

• DSARs should be provided where the information is in an accessible, concise and intelligible format and the information should be disclosed securely.
   

• The ICO (Information Commissioners Office) states the bank or lawyers can only refuse to provide the information if an exemption or restriction applies, or if the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.
   

• More information available from the ICO  link here