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Governance, Risk, Audit & Privacy · Foundational

Data Subject Access Request (DSAR)

Request by an individual to access personal data an organization holds about them.

Definition

Under GDPR Article 15 controllers must confirm whether they process the individual's data, provide a copy, and supply information on purposes, recipients, retention, and sources, generally within one month, extendable by two months for complex requests. Identity must be verified. CCPA and state laws provide similar rights to know or access, generally within 45 days.

Example

An ex-employee requests all emails mentioning them, and HR must search and redact third-party data.

Exam tip

GDPR: one month (+2 months); CCPA: 45 days (+45 days).

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