Please explain the changes to subject access requests when GDPR is implemented in May
Posted in : First Tuesday Q&A NI on 3 April 2018
Chris Fullerton
Arthur Cox
The main changes to the SAR regime are procedural, as outlined below. Further, given the proximity of the GDPR’s implementation, it would be prudent to develop a standard response letter to SARs.
Electronic access: requests are permitted to be made electronically (most commonly by email, but social media is also permitted) and the response will also be provided in a commonly-used electronic form.
Timeframe for responding: the data controller has one month to respond to the request, a reduction from the 40-day timeframe under the Data Protection Act 1998. However, an employer may seek an extension for up to three months if the request is particularly complex. If an extension is required, an
Already a subscriber?
Click here to login and access the full article.
Log in now to read the full articleDon't miss out, start your free trial today!
Are you fully aware of the benefits of Legal-Island's Employment Law Update Service? We help hundreds of people like you understand how the latest changes in employment law impact on your business.
Help understand the ramifications of each important case from NI, GB and Europe
24/7 access to all the content in the Legal Island Vault for research case law and HR issues
Ensure your organisation’s policies and procedures are fully compliant with NI law
Receive free preliminary advice on workplace issues from the employment team at Worthingtons Solicitors
More from the First Tuesday Q&A
-
What Control can an Employer Exercise over an Employee’s Social Media Accounts?
Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 06 June 2023
-
Can an Employer Refuse to pay Statutory Sick Pay if the Employee has not Complied with the Notification Requirements?
Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 06 June 2023
-
Whilst on Maternity Leave, are there any Consequences for an Employee taking more than 10 Keeping in Touch (KIT) Days?
Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 02 May 2023
-
What is the Difference Between Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination?
Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 02 May 2023
-
Can an Employee Lodge a Claim for Discrimination that has Occurred Outside their Physical Employment Base/Office and Normal Working Hours?
Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 02 May 2023
Disclaimer:
The information in this article is provided as part of Legal-Island's Employment Law Hub. We regret we are not able to respond to requests for specific legal or HR queries and recommend that professional advice is obtained before relying on information supplied anywhere within this article.
Chris Fullerton
Arthur Cox
The main content of this article was provided by Chris Fullerton. Contact telephone number is 028 9023 0007 or email Chris.Fullerton@arthurcox.com
View all articles by Chris Fullerton