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Data Protection Rights — UK GDPR & Subject Access Requests

You have the right to a Subject Access Request (SAR) — your employer or any organisation must respond within 1 month and provide copies of all personal data they hold about you, free of charge.

UK GDPR gives you the right to erasure, rectification, restriction of processing and to object to automated decision-making. Complaints go to the ICO on 0303 123 1113.

Key areas covered: subject access request, UK GDPR, right to erasure, ICO complaints, data breach, employer data. Checked against official sources.

What a Subject Access Request actually gets you

A SAR entitles you to a copy of all personal data an organisation holds about you, plus information about why it's held, who it's shared with, and how long it will be kept — organisations have one month to respond, extendable by two further months for genuinely complex requests.

Your right to erasure — and its limits

The "right to be forgotten" isn't unlimited — organisations can refuse where they have a legal obligation to retain data, such as tax records, or a genuine ongoing need like an active contract. A refusal should always come with a clear explanation of which specific exemption applies.

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Our guidance covers many common situations, but complex or high-stakes cases need professional advice. Official information: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and GOV.UK. For free help, contact Citizens Advice (England 0800 144 8848, Wales 0800 702 2020), Citizens Advice Scotland (0800 028 1456) or Advice NI (0800 915 4604), or speak to a solicitor.

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  • You have the right to a copy of your personal information, and to other information about how it is used.
  • You can ask in writing or by speaking to them, including on social media. You do not need a form or special words, and you do not have to mention the law.
  • In most cases it is free.
  • They must reply without undue delay, and at the latest within one month of getting your request.
  • They can take up to two more months if the request is complex or you have made several requests, but only if they tell you within the first month, and why.
  • They must make a reasonable and proportionate search. They can hold information back only if an exemption applies, and they must tell you why.
  • If you are unhappy, complain to the organisation first, then to the ICO. The ICO can act against the organisation but cannot pay you compensation.

Full guide: How Do I Make a Subject Access Request? Last verified: 25 September 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I ask an organisation for my personal information?

Make a subject access request. You can ask in writing or by speaking to them, including on social media. You do not need a form or special words, and in most cases it is free.

How long do they have to reply?

They must reply without undue delay, and at the latest within one month of getting your request. They can take up to two more months if the request is complex or you have made several requests, but only if they tell you within the first month, and why.

What if I am unhappy with the reply?

Complain to the organisation first, then to the ICO. The ICO can act against the organisation but cannot pay you compensation.

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