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Duration 7 hours
Course Outline
Overview of Subject Access Requests (SARs) in Public Sector Contexts
- Definition and scope of Subject Access Requests
- Statutory authority and operational significance
- Summary of applicable regulatory frameworks (including GDPR, CCPA, and federal standards)
Regulatory Standards and Compliance Obligations
- Statutory rights of individuals under privacy legislation
- Mandatory response windows and procedural deadlines
- Consequences of non-compliance and enforcement actions
Administrative Procedures for Processing SARs
- Protocol for identity verification and request validation
- Methodology for retrieving and aggregating pertinent records
- Standards for secure data transfer and delivery
Management of Third-Party and Restricted Information
- Protocol for identifying third-party details within requests
- Application of redaction and anonymization standards
- Reconciling public access rights with privacy statutes
Statutory Exemptions and Operational Constraints
- Criteria for denying access under legal provisions
- Exclusions related to national security, confidentiality, and legal privilege
- Procedures for addressing excessive or manifestly unfounded requests
Recommended Protocols for SAR Administration
- Establishment of formal internal SAR policies
- Optimization of response workflows and timelines
- Leveraging technology for automated case management
Operational Case Analyses and Practical Applications
- Analysis of precedent cases in government contexts
- Simulation of request intake and fulfillment
- Collaborative review of challenges and mitigation strategies
Conclusions and Implementation Roadmap
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations
- Understanding of institutional data management protocols
- Prior experience managing public or employee records (recommended)
Target Audience
- Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
- Compliance and Regulatory Officers
- Legal and Human Resources Personnel
- IT and Data Governance Teams
Testimonials (2)
Really enjoyed the topics covered and the way that the trainer ran the session
Richard
Course - BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection
The variety of the information shared and the clarity to explain terms in plain English.