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Subject Access Request (SAR) Policy

Purpose

This policy outlines how DriverJobs.co.uk responds to individuals exercising their right to access personal data under the UK GDPR.

Scope

Applies to all data subjects whose personal data is processed by DriverJobs.co.uk, including:

  • Job applicants and drivers
  • Employer clients
  • Contractors and staff

Data Subject Rights

Under Article 15 of the UK GDPR, individuals have the right to:

  • Know whether personal data is being processed
  • Access their personal data
  • Receive supplementary information (e.g. data recipients, storage period)

Making a Request

SARs can be submitted via:

Requests must include:

  • Full name
  • Contact information
  • Details of the information sought
  • Proof of identity (e.g. driving licence, passport)

Timescales

Response Deadline: Within one calendar month from the date of receipt
Extension: Up to 2 additional months for complex requests (user must be informed within 1 month of receipt)

Fees

SARs are free. However, a ‘reasonable fee’ may be charged for:

  • Manifestly unfounded or excessive requests
  • Additional copies of data already provided

Response Content

Responses will include:

  • Copy of the data in a commonly used format (e.g., PDF)
  • The purpose of processing
  • Data categories
  • Data recipients
  • Retention periods
  • Information about rights (rectification, erasure, complaint)
  • Source of data (if not collected from data subject)
  • Details of any automated decision-making

Verification

We will verify the identity of the requestor before disclosing any information.

Record Keeping

All SARs and responses will be recorded in the SAR Register and retained for a minimum of 3 years for compliance purposes.