SAR

[splendid]

Hi all

Ive been researching on this site and would like to know where I can find out exactly what a SAR is and what documents can be requested - I have put SAR in the search box but nothing comes up

So sorry for being dippy

[splendid]

Re: SAR

Well after searching for a few weeks I actually now know what a SAR is

[labman]

Re: SAR

This is specifically aimed at bailiff companies, but is easily amended to suit most situations:

Data Protection Act 1998 Subject Access Request

I was visited by (name bailiffs) on (date) and was pressured into paying the sum of £xxx.xx for an alleged (state the reason for visit and the date).


The bailiffs did not provide any written authorisation that they were acting on behalf of the council/authority. Their approach was to bully me into paying. I mentioned that by paying the bill, I would be left without any money and their response was that they were in possession of a warrant to enter my house by any means and would take goods and I would have further fees to pay. At this point, not knowing the procedure and my rights, I paid, although I was not shown a warrant.


Accordingly, kindly provide full and complete copies of any and all data you hold which relates to me and my entire history with your company. I have enclosed the statutory maximum of £10.


For the avoidance of doubt, take note that the enclosed cheque is payment for the fee relating to my Subject Access Request only and not a payment of any other kind or to be used for any other purpose. If you do not require a fee in order to process my Subject Access Request then kindly return or destroy my cheque.


For your convenience I have detailed below a list of what I require, although this is not an exhaustive list by any means and is just an example of some of the information I require with regard to any accounts I may have had or may still have with your company:


1. Computer screen notes relating to the conduct of my account
2. Computer screen notes relating to transactions that have gone through my account
3. Internal messages or notes relating to the conduct of my account
4. Internal messages or notes relating to transactions that have gone through my account
5. Recordings of any telephone conversations, whether internal or external, relating to my account
6. Copies of any e-mail's, or other electronic communications, whether internal or external, relating my account
7. Copies of letters relating to my account
8. All information relating to litigation that has taken place on my account
9. A detailed statement of account showing a breakdown of all costs charged, showing in each case the reason for the cost and the actual cost against that item
10. Copies of all reviews conducted relating to my account
11. For any cost which relates to an attendance fee, kindly state the date and precise time of the attendance and the name of the certificated bailiff making each attendance with the name of the county court where the relevant bailiff obtained his or her certificate
12. Copies of all relevant paperwork created as a result of any and all visits ever made to me along with details of the results of each visit
13. Copies of any and all documentation issued to me or left at my property after each visit was made including details of the date and precise time of the visit and the charges incurred; this must include the name of the bailiffs who attended


I trust that the above is clear and should you be in any doubt as to your obligations as a Data Controller, then I would advise that you consult your corporate counsel.


As detailed above, I have enclosed the statutory maximum fee of £10. You have 40 days in which to comply.


If there is specific information which you require in order to satisfy yourself as to my identity, please let me know by return. However, please note that the above address is the one which you visited me at and at which your bailiffs relieved me of the sum of £xxx.xx.


Yours faithfully,




(Your Name)

[FlamingParrot]

Re: SAR

You can find all about SARs here -> http://www.ico.gov.uk/for_the_public...formation.aspx

This is a SAR for mortgages -> http://www.legalbeagles.info/forums/...-for-mortgages

You just need to adapt the letter to your circumstances. Send a cheque or PO for £10 which is the maximum fee and send recorded delivery so you can track it. They have 40 days to respond. In some cases it would be best not to sign the letter or cheque using your real signature, for example when there's a possibility the signature may be copied and pasted onto an agreement you didn't sign.

[labman]

Re: SAR

Just to be clear, it's 40 calendar days, NOT 40 working days (there is often confusion here). FWIW, my opinion is it's not worth holding them to the day. Often it's a huge task putting an SAR together, so a few days leniency doesn't really make a lot of difference. Purely my view.

[FlamingParrot]

Re: SAR

It is my understanding (correct me if I'm wrong) that the 40 calendar days start from the day the SAR was received rather than the day it was sent. It may not matter much in normal circumstances but it has to be taken into account when there are bank holidays.

[labman]

Re: SAR

Spot on!