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Course Outline

Introduction to Subject Access Requests (SARs)

  • Definition of a Subject Access Request
  • Legal foundation and significance of SARs
  • Overview of key regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)

Legal Framework and Compliance Requirements

  • Data subject rights under GDPR and other legislations
  • Response timeframes and deadlines
  • Consequences of non-compliance

Processing a Subject Access Request

  • Validating and verifying the requester's identity
  • Locating and collating the requested data
  • Ensuring secure data transmission

Managing Third-Party and Sensitive Data

  • Identifying third-party information within SARs
  • Applying redaction and anonymisation techniques
  • Balancing data access rights with privacy obligations

Exemptions and Limitations

  • Circumstances under which an organisation may refuse a SAR
  • Exemptions pertaining to security, confidentiality, and legal privilege
  • Managing disproportionate or unreasonable SARs

Best Practices for SAR Management

  • Developing an internal SAR policy
  • Establishing a streamlined SAR response workflow
  • Leveraging technology to automate SAR handling

Case Studies and Practical Exercises

  • Analysing real-world SAR cases
  • Simulating a SAR request and response cycle
  • Group discussions on SAR challenges and solutions

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of data protection and privacy legislation
  • Familiarity with organisational data management policies
  • Experience in managing customer or employee data (recommended)

Target Audience

  • Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
  • Compliance Officers
  • Legal and Human Resources professionals
  • IT and data management teams
 7 Hours

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