A subject access request (SAR) can be an effective weapon in the hands of an aggrieved employee, ex-employee or parent. Even if you find no unhelpful or embarrassing evidence, the time it takes to respond to the SAR can still prove to be a major inconvenience.

This document aims to explain what a SAR is, what has changed recently and how you can best prepare to make the process of responding to a SAR legally compliant and as painless as possible.