What Is a Subject Access Request and a SAR Complaint? A Subject Access Request (SAR) is an individual’s right to ask for the personal data your organisation holds about them. This includes certain supplementary information, such as why it is being processed and how long you will keep it. Anyone can make a SAR verbally, in writing, or via social media. Importantly, it does not have to use the words “SAR” or refer to GDPR. It just needs to be clear that they want their own pers
