The Rising Tactical Use Of Workplace Data Subject Access Requests

Data subject access requests (DSARs) are now a staple tactic in workplace disputes.

What was intended by law-makers as fundamental personal data transparency rights are now frequently deployed as fishing exercises, stalling tactics, or simply to put pressure on employers to settle low-merit employment claims.

With the recent widespread adoption of generative AI, the volume and (apparent) sophistication of DSARs and data protection complaints by employees have risen dramatically. Further, it is now not uncommon for employers to receive multiple DSARs en masse, especially following events such as data breaches or collective redundancies.

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