Subject Access Requests from employees

As an employer, there are many occasions when it’s advisable to keep written notes, either by hand in a notebook, or in a follow up email.  Written notes can avoid doubt about what was agreed at the time and provide easy reference for any subsequent conversations or actions. What are subject access requests? In terms... Read more »

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Data Subject Access Requests – Has the Court of Appeal Tipped the Balance Back in Favour of Employees?

The Court of Appeal’s decision on 16 February 2017 is good news for employees making a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) to access their personal data but it is a disappointing blow for employers who will find that they must continue to respond to DSARs made by individuals whose main purpose is to obtain pre-action... Read more »

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