Data Protection Complaint Receipt of Information or ID / Authority

This Data Protection Complaint Receipt of Additional Information or ID / Authority Letter is designed for use where an organisation has requested further information or confirmation of ID or authority before continuing with a data protection complaint.

The letter helps you confirm that the requested information, proof of identity, or evidence of authority has been received and that the complaint investigation can continue.

Note: While structured as a letter, this template can be easily adapted for use as an email or direct message response.

When Should This Letter Be Used?

This letter should be used after you have asked a complainant to provide further information, proof of identity, or evidence of authority and they have provided it.

It is suitable for use where the additional information helps you understand the complaint, confirm the complainant’s identity, or confirm that someone is authorised to make the complaint on behalf of another individual.

What Does This Letter Cover?

This Data Protection Complaint Receipt of Additional Information or ID / Authority Letter provides a short confirmation that you have received information needed to continue handling a data protection complaint, including:

• confirmation that further information, proof of identity, or evidence of authority has been received
• the date on which it was received
• confirmation that you will continue investigating the complaint
• optional wording explaining that further information may still be requested if needed
• accessibility and contact preference wording
• contact details for questions about the complaint

Legal and Compliant

This Data Protection Complaint Receipt of Additional Information or ID / Authority Letter is designed to support compliance with UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

It helps you keep the complainant informed and maintain a clear record of the information received during the complaints process.

How Should This Template Be Used?

This letter should be adapted to include your organisation’s name, contact details, complaint reference, the information received, and the date of receipt.

It should be used alongside your Data Protection Complaints Policy and Procedure and any other relevant complaints correspondence.

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