DATA SUBJECT ACCESS REQUESTS
Respond quickly, without losing control
Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) can often put a burden on internal teams. When data is unstructured and spread across multiple systems a DSAR request can quickly become complicated and time-consuming.
Clarity on scope
Personal data hides in odd places: chat threads, manager notes, old mailboxes. We work out where to look before the clock runs down.
Full transparency
You'll be regularly updated throughout the process once the request has been submittted. You'll recieve information on searches, timelines and progress.
Stay compliant
Reduce internal pressures to DSAR requests by bringing structure, speed and expert support to your collection, review and response.
Swift, secure and structured
When a DSAR lands, you need a team that can move quickly without losing control. You need a clear, defensible review delivered with the care, discretion, and technical expertise required to identify the relevant data, manage risk, and respond with confidence.
Matters we can help you with
Whether the issue is a DSAR linked to an employment dispute, grievance, disciplinary matter, data protection concern, or wider regulatory scrutiny, we ensure the relevant data is identified, handled correctly, and turned into a clear, defensible response.
Scoping DSARs at the outset
Supporting urgent and last-minute DSAR matters
Identifying the right custodians, systems and data sources
Helping clients manage cost, control and efficiency
Defensible data collection and handling
Processing and organising large volumes of data
Reviewing responsive material for relevance and risk
Expert judgement with every DSAR
Plenty of DSARs are exactly what they look like. Some arrive alongside a grievance or a brewing dispute. We treat every response as if it may one day be read by a tribunal or the ICO: defensible searches, consistent redactions and a record of every decision.
Technology-driven solutions
Technology does the heavy lifting: identifying personal data and special category data, removing duplicates and applying redactions consistently, so review time goes where judgement is needed.
Legally trained consultancy
With a broad range of experience across the UK, US and Europe, our senior consultants are knowledgeable in all aspects of DSAR and eDiscovery management.
Meticulous review process
We combine careful human oversight with technology-assisted methods, keeping every review accurate, consistent and fast.
High standards
We adhere only to the highest industry standards to safeguard our clients both through DSARs and eDiscovery processes.
Secure data management
We adopt both manual oversights and advance technological methods to guarantee accuracy and speed.
Expert review teams
Our review team thoroughly examines and redacts your documents, using targeted search terms, tags and coding to pinpoint and organise evidence quickly.
Legally trained consultants, with you to the deadline.
A DSAR is a full-time job dropped on top of everyone’s day job. We take it off your team’s desk, keep you updated and work to the statutory deadline.
Assurance behind every service
We are proud to hold internationally recognised certifications that support the quality, security and consistency of our work, giving our clients and end clients confidence in the way we operate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? Here are answers to the ones we’re asked most often. Clear, practical, and written to help you decide what you need next. If you need further answers, reach out to us.
What is a DSAR?
A DSAR is a Data Subject Access Request.
It is a request made by an individual who wants to know what personal data an organisation holds about them and, in many cases, to receive a copy of that data.
How quickly can CYFOR Legal action a DSAR?
We can mobilise quickly on urgent DSARs, helping teams get on top of scope, collection, review and redaction without delay.
What's your turnaround time for a completed DSAR?
This depends on the size and number of relevant documents, but typically 7 to 10 working days for most matters.
What data sources can you identify and collect from?
We can identify and collect from email, messaging platforms, user devices, shared drives, HR systems, cloud applications, archived data, and third-party sources where relevant to the DSAR. We help clients understand where the data sits and bring it together in a structured, defensible way.
How do you price DSAR projects?
Simply and up front. Pricing is based on the volume of source data (measured once decompressed), and we quote before work starts so there are no surprises.
We have unstructured data across multiple sources, does this matter?
No. Whether data is structured, unstructured, or spread across multiple sources, we can identify, collect and manage it as part of a clear, defensible DSAR process.
Can you help narrow scope or work on a clients behalf?
Yes. we can help narrow scope, identify the relevant data sources and custodians, and work on your behalf throughout the DSAR process. Our hands-on, end-to-end approach helps reduce pressure on internal teams while keeping the response clear, proportionate and defensible.