Subject access request (SAR)
consultancy SERVICE
Ensure Compliance
with our SAR consultancy Services
SAR CONSULTANCY SERVICES
We understand the challenges organisations face when managing Subject Access Requests (SARs), and navigating the complexities of data protection regulations. As part of our Subject Access Request Support Services, our SAR Consultancy Service is designed to help you streamline your SAR processes, providing expert advice and support to improve your capacity and capability for handling SARs effectively.
Rather than simply handling the request, our SAR consulting focuses on equipping your organisation with the tools, processes, and knowledge required to manage SARs in-house. This includes providing expert advice on the verification of requests, data discovery, redaction and use of exemptions, drafting responses to data subjects, and optimisation of SAR procedures to help your team manage even the most complex SARs with confidence and compliance.
We offer a flexible solution to be able to ensure you have access to the ad-hoc Subject Access Request support you need. Our SAR Consultancy Service works how you want it to, invest in small amounts of time that you can use as and when required, or scale up for a monthly retainer that can support even the most demanding, and complex SARs efficiently. Get in touch with us for a free consultation to see how we can help.
What's Included?
- A dedicated account manager to ensure a smooth and efficient process.
- Development and streamlining of scalable SAR processes and procedures to increase capacity and efficiency.
- Quality control checks on redactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Legal and compliance support, ensuring your SAR processes align with GDPR and other relevant laws.
- Comprehensive SAR advice covering verification, data discovery, redactions, responses to data subjects, and communications with the ICO.
- Flexible monthly hour allowance tailored to your organisation’s needs.
- Collaborative sessions and training to enhance your team’s SAR handling capabilities.
CASE STUDY
SAR AUDIT SERVICES
Julian Support engaged DPAS to assist in managing two sizeable, highly complex Subject Access Requests (SARs), alongside delivering GDPR and data protection training.
The team provided thorough, expert guidance to ensure the organisation could fulfil the requests within strict statutory timeframes, whilst also facilitating engaging and informative data protection training for their staff.
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Great company, great advice and professional support
The DPAS team were extremely supportive and knowledgeable and did a very thorough and professional job, which meant we were able to respond to the request in the timeframe required. We would not have been able to do this without their help.
We have also used DPAS several times for GDPR and data protection training and have always found the courses to be informative, well facilitated and engaging. Highly recommended!
Lorraine Childerhouse
Information Systems Advisor
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subject access requests manager
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subject access requests officer
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subject access requests officer
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subject access requests officer
"I AM PLEASED TO RECOMMEND DPAS FOR THEIR EXPERTISE, RESPONSIVENESS AND CONSISTENTLY HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE, WHICH CONTINUES TO ADD REAL VALUE TO THE GLOBE’S GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK."
Working with DPAS over the past year has been instrumental in strengthening the Globe’s data protection governance and embedding a more mature, coordinated approach across the organisation. Their continuity of service, deep subject-matter expertise and highly practical support have enabled us to progress from establishing the basics to developing a more confident, structured and proactive framework for managing our data protection obligations.
Iwona BainbridgeGovernance ManagerWorking with DPAS over the past year has been instrumental in strengthening the Globe’s data protection governance and embedding a more mature, coordinated approach across the organisation. Their continuity of service, deep subject-matter expertise and highly practical support have enabled us to progress from establishing the basics to developing a more confident, structured and proactive framework for managing our data protection obligations.
"I HAVE GREAT PLEASURE IN RECOMMENDING DPAS AS AN OUTSOURCED DPO SERVICE TO ANY ORGANISATION LOOKING FOR SPECIALIST SUPPORT AND ASSURANCE IN THEIR DATA PROTECTION RESPONSIBILITIES AND LOOK FORWARD TO CONTINUING OUR PARTNERSHIP IN THE FUTURE."
As a private healthcare provider, ensuring the highest standards of data protection and compliance with UK GDPR is not just a legal requirement, it’s a core responsibility to our patients, staff and third-parties here at SPH. Partnering with DPAS has been a game-changer for our organisation. From the outset, DPAS demonstrated a deep understanding of the healthcare sector's unique data protection challenges and their outsourced DPO service provided expert, proactive guidance, helping us navigate complex regulatory obligations with confidence and ease.
Alex Aucutt-FordHead of Digital Transformation and IG ComplianceAs a private healthcare provider, ensuring the highest standards of data protection and compliance with UK GDPR is not just a legal requirement, it’s a core responsibility to our patients, staff and third-parties here at SPH. Partnering with DPAS has been a game-changer for our organisation. From the outset, DPAS demonstrated a deep understanding of the healthcare sector's unique data protection challenges and their outsourced DPO service provided expert, proactive guidance, helping us navigate complex regulatory obligations with confidence and ease.
"I WAS EXTREMELY RELIEVED TO FIND THE FRIENDLY TEAM AND EXCELLENT SERVICE AT DPAS"
They went out of their way to support me in a short timeframe, not only to fulfil my data privacy criteria - which included more complex special category data processing - but also with trusted legal support, which - being all under one DPAS roof - was easier to access and significantly more time and cost effective.
Kate Shepperd-CohenMENSTRUAL SUPPORT SERVICEThey went out of their way to support me in a short timeframe, not only to fulfil my data privacy criteria - which included more complex special category data processing - but also with trusted legal support, which - being all under one DPAS roof - was easier to access and significantly more time and cost effective.
"DPAS REALLY HELPED TO TAKE THE PRESSURE OFF BY HELPING WITH COMPLEX SARS, AND DPIAS"
On top of an already demanding workload, we had a new system integration, a merger to form a new Trust, and the impact of COVID to deal with. DPAS really helped to take the pressure off by assisting with complex SARs, and DPIAs. With no idea how many SARs you may receive, having the ability to flex by using additional resources can be quite useful. Knowing I can rely on Charlotte's support with DPIAs and data sharing agreements really takes the pressure off. It's really helpful having someone that can take the time out to review requests.
Rhiannon PlattROYAL DEVON UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE On top of an already demanding workload, we had a new system integration, a merger to form a new Trust, and the impact of COVID to deal with. DPAS really helped to take the pressure off by assisting with complex SARs, and DPIAs. With no idea how many SARs you may receive, having the ability to flex by using additional resources can be quite useful. Knowing I can rely on Charlotte's support with DPIAs and data sharing agreements really takes the pressure off. It's really helpful having someone that can take the time out to review requests.
"LEGAL SUPPORT, WITH AN ETHICAL AND PRAGMATIC TWIST"
Bristol Airport have worked closely with DPAS for several years, and they have been instrumental in providing their services, helping us to deliver transformative projects across our airport.
Kate Maddock-Jones BRISTOL AIRPORTBristol Airport have worked closely with DPAS for several years, and they have been instrumental in providing their services, helping us to deliver transformative projects across our airport.
"DPAS HAS CONSISTENTLY DEMONSTRATED THEIR EXPERTISE AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD OF DATA PROTECTION."
I highly recommend the Data Privacy Advisory Service to any organisation seeking expert guidance and support in data protection. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to their clients are truly commendable. We look forward to continuing our successful partnership with DPAS through our new contract. It has been a pleasure working with DPAS, and their dedication to helping us manage our data protection needs has been truly outstanding.
Tim BishopSWASTI highly recommend the Data Privacy Advisory Service to any organisation seeking expert guidance and support in data protection. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to their clients are truly commendable. We look forward to continuing our successful partnership with DPAS through our new contract. It has been a pleasure working with DPAS, and their dedication to helping us manage our data protection needs has been truly outstanding.
"DPAS IMPRESSED US WITH THE BREADTH AND DEPTH OF THE SERVICES THEY OFFERED"
We were looking for an independent review and audit of our data processing activities and policies across the Rhodes Trust and our partner programmes. When we went to the market, DPAS impressed us with the breadth and depth of the services they offered. We are a relatively complex organisation, but the DPAS team quickly understood how our work fits together, and throughout the audit process, I’ve appreciated the expertise of each member of the team that we’ve worked with. Their advice throughout has been reassuringly thorough, pragmatic, and tailored to our needs.
Matthew TreavisRHODES TRUSTWe were looking for an independent review and audit of our data processing activities and policies across the Rhodes Trust and our partner programmes. When we went to the market, DPAS impressed us with the breadth and depth of the services they offered. We are a relatively complex organisation, but the DPAS team quickly understood how our work fits together, and throughout the audit process, I’ve appreciated the expertise of each member of the team that we’ve worked with. Their advice throughout has been reassuringly thorough, pragmatic, and tailored to our needs.
"THEIR FLEXIBLE APPROACH AND CONSISTENT COMMUNICATION GAVE US CONFIDENCE AND PEACE OF MIND THROUGHOUT THE ENGAGEMENT."
DPAS provided a highly professional and responsive interim DPO service during a critical period for Locala. Their team quickly understood the complexities of our organisation, offering clear, practical advice and reliable support. With dedicated consultants and a structured helpdesk system, we had continuous access to expert guidance and full visibility of ongoing matters. Their flexible approach and consistent communication gave us confidence and peace of mind throughout the engagement.
Jane McMasterGovernance ManagerDPAS provided a highly professional and responsive interim DPO service during a critical period for Locala. Their team quickly understood the complexities of our organisation, offering clear, practical advice and reliable support. With dedicated consultants and a structured helpdesk system, we had continuous access to expert guidance and full visibility of ongoing matters. Their flexible approach and consistent communication gave us confidence and peace of mind throughout the engagement.
"A GREAT, RELIABLE SERVICE WHEN WE NEED IT MOST "
DPAS provides us with excellent, responsive advice when we need to supplement our in-house resource – a great, reliable service when we need it most.
Carys JonesRBBCDPAS provides us with excellent, responsive advice when we need to supplement our in-house resource – a great, reliable service when we need it most.
"DPAS HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN SUPPORTING PRESTIGE NURSING & CARE AS WE EMBARK ON OUR FRANCHISING JOURNEY, TO ENSURE THAT OUR FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS ARE ALIGNED WITH THE RELEVANT DATA PROTECTION LEGISLATION."
DPAS have always been extremely responsive and helpful when I have required data protection support in my role as the Data Protection Single Point of Contact for Prestige Nursing & Care. The DPAS team are extremely knowledgeable and are able to apply and describe data protection in real life to support and ensure that Prestige Nursing & Care fulfil our legal obligations under UK GDPR and data protection law. DPAS have been instrumental in supporting Prestige Nursing & Care as we embark on our franchising journey, to ensure that our franchise agreements are aligned with the relevant data protection legislation.
Sarah GhentHead of Risk ManagementDPAS have always been extremely responsive and helpful when I have required data protection support in my role as the Data Protection Single Point of Contact for Prestige Nursing & Care. The DPAS team are extremely knowledgeable and are able to apply and describe data protection in real life to support and ensure that Prestige Nursing & Care fulfil our legal obligations under UK GDPR and data protection law. DPAS have been instrumental in supporting Prestige Nursing & Care as we embark on our franchising journey, to ensure that our franchise agreements are aligned with the relevant data protection legislation.
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