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Can a business make a subject access request?
I know that individuals can make a SAR request under the Data Protection Act (in the UK), but is it possible for a business to do the same?
eg To make a request for copies of all correspondence that company A holds on the business, which will also include a letter sent to company A from company B who were working on my businesses behalf?
This is just an example, not the actual scenario i am looking for but i hope you understand what i mean. And if the SAR is just for individuals, is there something similar that a business may be able to use?
eg To make a request for copies of all correspondence that company A holds on the business, which will also include a letter sent to company A from company B who were working on my businesses behalf?
This is just an example, not the actual scenario i am looking for but i hope you understand what i mean. And if the SAR is just for individuals, is there something similar that a business may be able to use?
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The Data Protection Act only applies to individuals' data, and as far as I am aware there is no equivalent for businesses.
In your example, company A could easily argue that to release the documentation would compromise their commercial confidentiality, as it could reveal the nature of any special deals between A and B.
In your example, company A could easily argue that to release the documentation would compromise their commercial confidentiality, as it could reveal the nature of any special deals between A and B.
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