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Subject Access Requests Training – Why your team need to train with market leaders DPAS. 

OUR EXPERTS ARE HERE TO TEACH YOU ABOUT SUBJECT ACCESS REQUESTS

At DPAS we’ve been redacting SARs for public and private sector organisations for over 5 years helping to either clear SAR backlogs, or deal with complicated HR or legal SARs.

Over the years we’ve picked up so many useful SAR redaction hints and tips that can save your team time and consequently save your organisation money. We’ve used most SAR platforms and redaction software, we know what work and what doesn’t. 

We have dealt with so many different variations of SARs so we can provide advice and guide you how to make the best decision for the data subject and your organisation. We’ve also written some useful tips and hints which you can find here.

WHAT WILL YOUR STAFF LEARN?

  • What is a reasonable and proportionate search, what about paper files?
  • What about third parties and their data, can we release it, what is redaction all about?
  • Practical tips to speed up the redaction process without affecting quality.
    • Software suggestions
    • ‘Shortcuts’ 
    • Open discussion on your practical challenges
  • Overview of relevant law in the UK.
  • What rights do individuals have and in what circumstances do they apply?
  • Determining whether a valid request has been made.
  • Liaising with the applicant to clarify the request.
  • Authenticating the identity of requestors.
  • Timescales for responding to requests.
  • Dealing with third party information and practical redaction guidance.
  • Understanding exemptions and how to apply them.
  • Presenting the response to the applicant including how to redact documents.
  • Dealing with unfounded or excessive requests.
  • Practical guidance on best practice and managing the process.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN OUR SUBJECT ACCESS REQUESTS TRAINING?

  • One-day interactive course with an experienced trainer.
  • All course materials.
  • Exam (If CPD credits are to be redeemed).
  • Lunch and refreshments (if classroom based). 
  • DPAS folder, pad and pen (if classroom based).
  • Template documents to take away, including; SAR Redaction Policy and On-boarding Documents.
  • Useful tools and resources for further learning.

HOW MUCH IS THE COURSE?

  • £495 per delegate (one day course)
  • 25% discount for more than one employee 
  • Group discount for organisation specific SAR training
  • Contact us to discuss your requirements – we will not be beaten on price
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TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
‘I enjoyed the freedom to discuss specific cases and areas of difficulty and to be able to learn from the other delegates’ experiences. The trainer was knowledgeable, confident and clear in the delivery of the course, it was clear she knows the subject matter and it felt very authentic. This is the first virtual training I have attended and I was unsure how I would find it, but it worked very well, the group size was very good and I was able to stay engaged.’
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RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
‘I have been on other courses when there has been far too much emphasis spent on teaching the DPA Act, GDPR and legislation etc, which I fully understand the importance of. Today the correct amount of time was spent on covering this without losing the interest of the trainee in the 1st hour! When I come on these courses I want to learn the practical aspects so I can put them into practice when back in the office. Nat presented these elements with an obvious expert authority and a relaxed good humoured style allowing me to benefit in her knowledge.’
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DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL
'Well presented, interactive, inclusive. Trainer knowledgeable and approachable, with ability to go off script if attendee raised query, rather than ploughing on regardless. Trainer encouraged active involvement from attendees to share experience and knowledge, which is always helpful. Course content appropriate, relevant and well presented.'
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