ICO

FASO are not legal advisers however following is information you will find useful about this subject.

The term IOC means “The Information Commissioner’s Office”. This office ensures certain rights in the UK.

• Individuals have the right to access and receive a copy of their personal data, and other supplementary information.
• This is commonly referred to as a subject access request or ‘SAR’.
• Individuals can make SARs verbally or in writing, including via social media.
• A third party can also make a SAR on behalf of another person.
• In most circumstances, you cannot charge a fee to deal with a request.
• You should respond without delay and within one month of receipt of the request.
• You may extend the time limit by a further two months if the request is complex or if you receive a number of requests from the individual.
• You should perform a reasonable search for the requested information.
• You should provide the information in an accessible, concise and intelligible format.
• The information should be disclosed securely.
• You can only refuse to provide the information if an exemption or restriction applies, or if the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.