Subject access requests (also known as SARs or right of access)

The guidance on this page is suitable for large businesses in the public, private and third sectors. Small businesses should use the resources on our small business web hub.

Help and support

Subject access request self service

Use this tool to get answers to your questions about subject access requests (SARs).

Find the right subject access request resources

A quick reference guide to help you find the content you need on each subject access request topic. 

Brief guidance

A guide to subject access requests 

Brief guidance about SARs including information about how to recognise and respond to a request, finding and providing the information and when you can withhold information or refuse a request.

Detailed guidance 

Subject access requests (SARs, right of access)

What is a subject access request (SAR), how to recognise them, when and how to respond to them, when you can withhold information or refuse a request and how to manage health, social work and education information in relation to SARs

Resources

Training videos: individual rights 

Recordings of ICO staff training on individual rights including subject access, available for you to reuse.