Sample of Letter - Subject Access Request Under the Data Protection Act 1998

This is an applicable request to solicitors, barristers, the courts and any other authority that processes data. You may wish to refer to the Information Commissioner's website for further information. Also the Data Protection Act 1998.

Sample Letter

Your full Address
The Date

Authorities Address

Dear Sir or Madam

[Your full name and address together with any other details to assist in identifying you and the information you require]

Please send me the information which I am entitled to under section 7(1) of the Data Protection Act 1998 [in relation to [give details if it is specific information you require].[Please would you also advise me of the logic involved in any automated decisions taken by you about me pursuant to section 7(1) (d) of the Data ProtectionAct 1998.]

If you need further information from me, or a fee, please let me know as soon as possible. If you do not normally handle these requests for your organization, please pass this letter to your Data Protection Officer or another appropriate officer.

Yours faithfully

Signature