What is a SAR, and what does it mean?

A Subject Access Request (SAR) is a legal request that individuals can make to an organisation to obtain a copy of their data held by that organisation. It is a core component of data protection law, allowing individuals to understand what information is being kept about them and by whom.

In simpler terms, imagine you’re concerned about the information a company has about you. You can make a SAR to request a copy of that information. This helps you understand how they’re using your data and whether they are handling it correctly.