GDPR · Regulatory article
Abusive DSARs: respond with judgement
Access requests remain one of the most visible tests of data protection maturity.
Why it matters
Access requests touch HR, legal, compliance and privacy, often in litigation or tense relationship contexts.
The common mistake
Giving everything or refusing almost everything are dangerous extremes. What protects the organisation is documented judgement.
What to do
Define triage, validation, response and documentation for sensitive DSARs, with a decision matrix and approval chain.