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.
This includes providing expert advice on the verification of subject access requests, assistance in refining search terms, support using eDiscovery tools, guidance on appropriate redaction techniques, and expert support on the use of exemptions. Alongside this we can also offer one-off services such as: drafting responses to data subjects, and optimisation of SAR procedures to help your team manage even the most complex SARs with confidence and compliance.
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?
DPAS can support in the drafting on subject access request response – whether this be standard communication, explanations of complex requests, or the justification of exemptions.
A service designed to fit your needs. Offering scalable, flexible advice from just £175.00.
Guidance on the application and use of exemptions, alongside supporting the drafting of justification and explanation statements.
Our SAR Consultancy services include eDiscovery Support. One of our expert SAR officers can support you with extracting data, effectively using tools such as Purview, and refining search results.
DPAS is on hand to provide you timely advice on a variety of tasks, perhaps you just require a second opinion, or would like someone to review your redaction approach, no matter how small the task DPAS can support you in ensuring compliance with subject access requests.
We have a variety of services available, including pay-as-you-go, fixed price, and monthly retainer packages.
Meaning we can tailor the service to your specific needs and budget.
DPAS can provide an expert review and revisions to key policy and procedural documentation.
Providing expert advice to ensure your current practices are not only compliant but efficient.
CASE STUDIES
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
Lorraine Childerhouse
Information Systems Advisor
Dreams contacted DPAS to assist in them in managing Subject Access Requests (SARs) ensuring they were confident that disclosures were accurate and compliant.
Our dedicated SAR team have forged a strong ongoing relationship with the Dreams team, providing SAR redaction services on an ad-hoc basis, whenever demand requires.
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Dreams takes the security and protection of our customers’ data extremely seriously.
- DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION LEAD
TALK TO US ABOUT SUBJECT ACCESS REQUEST (SAR) CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Meet Our SARs Team
zack bellekom
subject access requests manager
jemma jones
senior subject access requests officer
SOPHIE COSTAIN
subject access requests officer
bethany meredith
subject access requests officer
Yasmin barker
subject access requests officer
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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