Individual Rights: The Right of Access

When the Data Protection Act 2018 came into law, many people weren’t aware of their rights regarding their data.

Over time, more and more individuals are learning further about their data and how others are using it.

With this knowledge the trend shows an ever-increasing number of SARs, especially within schools. Handling a request correctly from the beginning builds trust with your stakeholders.

During the session we will be looking at:

• How to handle data access requests
• Common pitfalls to avoid
• Can these requests be refused 

Let us introduce you to this week's professional speaker

Laura Butler

Laura is originally from New Zealand and has a bachelor’s degree from Victoria University, Wellington. She moved to the UK four years ago and her first job in the UK was in a secondary school setting, which enabled her to understand Data Protection from a school’s point of view. When she is not helping with queries and carrying out audits, Laura loves to keep active by playing netball for a few teams in her local area and loves spending time with friends and family.