Subject access request

About this event

Join CIPD Sussex as we explore how subject access requests are often used as a tactic by ex-employees looking to pressurise their employer

This online session, hosted by Harry Sherrard, Principal of Sherrards Employment Law Solicitors, will explore how subject access requests are often now used as a tactic by aggrieved ex-employees looking to pressurise their employer. The webinar will look at the following topics;

• Weaponising subject access requests
• Where is “personal data” kept and what is it?
• How best to respond
• What to do if a request is “manifestly unfounded or excessive”?
• The extent of the “duty to search”
• How to deal with third party Information
• What happens if we get it wrong?
• Settling a claim which involves a SAR

About the speaker

Harry Sherrard - Principal of Sherrards, specialist employment lawyer for 30 years.

Described in Chambers as “well known and respected” in the market, and appreciated for his “common-sense approach and manner.” Harry writes and lectures widely on employment law issues and conducts training programmes throughout the UK.

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