Data Subject Rights Letter - Acknowledgement
This Data Subject Rights Letter - Acknowledgement is a general first-response letter for use when an individual asks to exercise their rights under the UK GDPR.
It is drafted in neutral terms and does not refer to any specific right, so it can be used where no more tailored response is needed at the outset.
Best suited to straightforward requests
Use this letter where you expect to deal with the request without difficulty and within the standard one-month response period.
Why this template is useful
- acknowledges receipt of a rights request clearly and promptly;
- avoids assuming which specific right is being exercised; and
- provides a practical starting point for routine requests.
Related letters for more specific situations
Where the circumstances require a more tailored response, see the Data Subject Rights Letter - Acknowledgement and ID Request, Data Subject Rights Letter - Acknowledgement and Fee Request, or Data Subject Rights Letter - Additional Time Required.
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