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Subject access request self serve

1. What is your question about?

Responding to a request (format, templates or how to send a response)

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2. What is your question?

Do I need to share personal information that's in emails?

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The following information might help answer your question

Yes, personal information held in emails is personal data, and you must consider whether it should be included in your response to a SAR.

You should read our detailed guidance on personal information contained in emails which will help you decide which personal information contained in emails you need to include in your SAR response.