Topic
Data Subject Access Requests
96 published works
Privacy World
European Court rules on when first access requests may be excessive
By Jane O’Grady
Can a data controller reject a data subject’s first data access request on the basis that it is “excessive”? Until recently, many organisations were cautious and adopted an agnostic view…
Privacy Matters
EU: CJEU Rules That a Single DSAR Can Be Refused as Abusive
By Ciara Kelly, Rachel de Souza, Benjamin Fellows
Summary On 19 March 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down its judgment in Case C-526/24, Brillen Rottler, clarifying that a data subject's first request…
RopesDataPhiles
On the Eleventh Day of Data… Unwrapping DSARs in 2026
By Suzie Wilson, Edward Machin
As the year draws to a close, reform of the data subject access request (DSAR) regime in the EU and the UK may turn out to be a welcome gift…
Discovery: The DISCO Blog
Reduce DSAR Cost and Risk: The Extracted Text Method
By DISCO
DSARs can pose an administrative and financial burden. Learn how the extracted text method introduces significant efficiency and minimizes the risk of data breach.
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Navigating the Rise in Data Subject Access Requests
By By: Nicola McCrudden, Simon J. McMenemy, Erin Schachter, Publisher, Lauren N. Watson
Quick Hits Implementing an internal process for managing individual rights requests will be key to organizations remaining compliant with applicable data protection laws and managing compliance costs. The role of…
eDiscovery Today Blog
Overcoming DSAR Compliance Challenges with Advanced Tools: Compliance Trends
By Doug Austin
DSARs are a significant compliance challenge. This post from Lineal discusses overcoming DSAR compliance challenges with advanced tools. The post Overcoming DSAR Compliance Challenges with Advanced Tools: Compliance Trends appeared…
Discovery: The DISCO Blog
How to Respond to a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR)
By DISCO
A quick, clear guide to how to respond to a data subject access request (DSAR), including who can and should respond, and what the obligations are.
UK Immigration Blog
Updated October 2024: UK Immigration Subject Access Request (SAR) Process
On 18th October 2024, the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Border Force, and Immigration Enforcement updated their guidance on requesting copies of personal information held in the borders, immigration and…
Discovery: The DISCO Blog
How to Submit a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) + Example DSAR
By DISCO
Need to submit a data subject access request (DSAR)? This article covers what to include under GDPR and CCPA/CPRA, plus an example DSAR.
Discovery: The DISCO Blog
Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) for GDPR and CCPA
By DISCO
Learn the legal foundations of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and major relevant privacy laws: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).