What Employers Need to Know
About the FREE Workshop
Data Subject Access Requests can take time and carry risk if not handled properly.
A Data Subject Access Request, or DSAR, is a request from an individual to see the personal data your organisation holds about them. For employers, this often comes from current or former staff who want access to emails, HR records, performance notes, or grievance material. Requests are common during workplace disputes, disciplinaries, redundancy processes, or after someone has left the business.
This 90-minute session explains what qualifies as a DSAR, your responsibilities under UK GDPR, the key deadlines, and the common mistakes to avoid.
You will leave with clear, practical steps to manage requests confidently and compliantly within your organisation.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026
- Time: 09:30am – 11:00am
- Location: The Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, GU1 4RP
- Cost: FREE
What We’ll Cover
- Understanding a DSAR in practice: What a Data Subject Access Request is and how it typically arises within an employment context.
- Why employers receive DSARs: Common triggers such as grievances, disciplinaries, redundancy, disputes, or post-employment issues.
- Recognising a valid request: How to identify when a communication qualifies as a DSAR and when it does not.
- Your legal obligations: Key duties under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 when responding to a request.
- Managing deadlines: Statutory time limits, when extensions apply, and how to stay compliant.
- Finding and reviewing data: Practical steps to search, collate, and assess relevant information across systems.
- Security and redaction: Protecting third-party data, applying redactions properly, and sending responses securely.
- Applying exemptions correctly: When information can be withheld and how to document your reasoning.
- Avoiding common mistakes: Frequent errors that increase risk and how to prevent them.
- Putting it into practice: Simple processes and controls to handle DSARs confidently and consistently.
- How we support you as HR advisers: Clear advice, practical guidance, and hands-on support to manage complex or sensitive requests within your workplace context.
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for:
- Business owners and directors
- HR and office managers
- Anyone responsible for managing staff or compliance
How to Book
Click below to reserve your place: Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended!
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