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DSAR

Privacy

Data Controller Right to Erasure Data Portability Data Subject

Formal request exercising data subject rights (access, deletion, portability, etc.).

Definition

A DSAR is a formal request by an individual to exercise data protection rights, often including access to personal data, processing purposes, recipients, retention, and copies of data.

In plain English Formal request exercising data subject rights (access, deletion, portability, etc.).

Why this matters

Why it matters: DSAR processes drive accountability and force organizations to map and control data flows.

Example

Example: Organization verifies identity, gathers data from systems, and responds within legal time limits.