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Make your subject access request

The organisation you're making your request to, eg ABC Ltd
Usually found in the organisation's privacy notice
Be very specific, eg 'My employee file'; or 'Emails containing my name sent between 'person A' and 'person B'; or 'My medical record held by 'Dr C' at 'hospital D'. Helps you get exactly what you need
Give a date range of the information you are requesting, eg 'From 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023'. Give times if they're relevant, eg 2-3pm for CCTV footage, or say what time the call started if you're requesting a phone call transcript
You don't have to include this, but it can help the organisation find the information that you actually need and can help you get a better, faster response
Details about where the organisation might find the information or what it relates to, eg an application for credit, an insurance claim, a medical procedure
Tick this box if you're making this request for someone else eg a child, relative, friend or client.
Date of birth (optional) For example, 10 3 1989. Used to help the organisation find the information
Address (optional) Used to help the organisation find the information
In case the organisation needs to call you to clarify this request
Your customer or other reference number with the organisation, eg your NHS reference number. This will help them identify you
Provide a photo, digital or scanned copy of a signed letter of consent, a power of attorney document or proof of parental responsibility, such as a birth or adoption certificate.
Date of birth (optional) For example, 10 3 1989. Used to help the organisation find the information
Email (recommended) (optional) Used to help the organisation find the information. The organisation may need to contact the person you're making the request for, to be sure they're happy for you to have the information.
Address (optional) Used to help the organisation find the information.
Used to help the organisation find the information. The organisation may need to contact the person you're making the request for to be sure they're happy for you to have the information.
Their customer or other reference number with the organisation, eg their NHS reference number. This will help the organisation identify the person

As you are making the request for someone else, upload proof of their ID and address.

Provide a photo or scanned copy of a birth certificate, driving license or passport.
Provide a photo, original digital version or scanned copy of a bank statement, utility bill, council tax bill or TV license.