Data Subject Access Request Procedure Template
Detailed procedure for handling all data subject rights requests under GDPR Articles 15-22.
What This Policy Covers
Required Sections
A compliant Data Subject Access Request Procedure for GDPR must include the following6 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.
Purpose and Scope
Procedure objectives and covered rights.
Request Intake and Verification
Receiving and authenticating requests.
Right of Access (Art. 15)
Providing copies of personal data.
Rectification, Erasure, and Restriction (Art. 16-18)
Correcting, deleting, or restricting processing.
Data Portability and Objection (Art. 20-21)
Providing data in machine-readable format and handling objections.
Response Timelines and Escalation
One-month deadline and extension procedures.
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Policy Details
Other GDPR Templates
Comprehensive GDPR data protection policy.
External GDPR privacy notice.
Data Subject Access Request handling procedure.
Maintains records of all data processing activities as required by GDPR Article 30.
Framework for conducting DPIAs on high-risk processing activities per GDPR Article 35.
Governs cross-border transfers of personal data per GDPR Articles 44-49.
Defines retention periods and erasure procedures aligned with GDPR Articles 5(1)(e) and 17.
Procedures for detecting, assessing, and notifying personal data breaches per GDPR Articles 33 and 34.