Since the introduction of GDPR in 2018, Data Subject Access Requests – more commonly known as DSARs – have seen a monumental surge.

To the uninitiated, a DSAR is when an individual (or ‘data subject’) requests that an organisation provide evidence of all of the personal data they have stored on that particular individual.

These requests are most commonly made by employees to their employers – often to support their case in a tribunal, grievance, or some other form of legal dispute.

Today, DSARs are not only becoming more frequent, they’re also becoming more costly and more complicated. Increasing numbers of businesses report having to take on new staff, or even implement new technology, just to cope with the operational strain that a DSAR can create. But it doesn’t have to be this way. With sufficient knowledge and preparation, you can handle a Data Subject Access Request without it having an adverse effect on your operations, your productivity, or your bottom line. Read on to find out how…