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This website is designed for individual consumers to understand their rights and track their own SAR and FOI requests.

It is not intended for commercial use by organisations, companies, or professionals managing requests on behalf of others.

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Quick Reference Guides

SAR Deadlines

When the clock starts, when it stops, and how extensions work.

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FOI Deadlines

20 working days, public interest tests, and what counts as a working day.

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Exemptions at a Glance

When organisations can say no, and what they must tell you.

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Key Definitions

Glossary of legal terms in plain English.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions answered simply.

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What to Do If They Refuse

Step-by-step guide to challenging refusals.

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Key Guides

SAR

Subject Access Request Guide

Complete guide to requesting your personal data under UK GDPR.

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FOI

Freedom of Information Guide

Complete guide to requesting information from public authorities under FOIA 2000.

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EMPLOYMENT

SAR for Employment

Request HR records, emails, and personnel files from your employer.

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INFO

Why Use SAR & FOI?

Real-life examples of how these rights can help you.

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COMPLAINT

Complaining to the ICO

Step-by-step guide to complaining to the Information Commissioner's Office.

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TOOL

Deadline Calculator

Find out exactly when organisations must respond to your SAR or FOI request.

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GUIDE

Internal Review Process

What to expect when challenging an FOI or EIR decision. Step-by-step guide with template letter.

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GUIDE

Why SARs Are Refused

Understand manifestly unfounded, excessive, third-party data, legal privilege, and other exemptions.

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GUIDE

No Response to Your SAR?

What to do if you don't get a response or you're unhappy with the outcome. Includes ICO complaint template.

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Template Library

Copy and paste these templates to get started. All are legally valid under UK law.

SAR

Subject Access Request

Request your personal data from any organisation.

Dear [Organisation], Please provide the following personal data you hold about me under UK GDPR Article 15...
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FOI

Freedom of Information

Request information from public authorities.

Dear [Public Authority], Please provide the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000...
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EMPLOYMENT

SAR for Employment

Request HR records, emails, and personnel files.

Dear [HR Manager], I am writing to request access to all personal data you hold about me as an employee...
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COMPLAINT

ICO Complaint

Complain to the Information Commissioner's Office.

Information Commissioner's Office Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow...
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Legislation in Plain English

UK GDPR Summary

Your rights under Articles 15-22 explained simply, with key exemptions and obligations.

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FOIA 2000 Summary

Section-by-section guide to the Freedom of Information Act, including exemptions and time limits.

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EIR 2004 Summary

Environmental Information Regulations - what they cover and how they differ from FOI.

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DPA 2018 Summary

Key parts of the Data Protection Act 2018 that complement the UK GDPR.

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Useful Links & Official Sources

Quick access to official bodies, useful tools, and consumer resources

Additional Consumer Resources

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