Data Subject Rights Letter – Acknowledgement + Fee Request

This Data Subject Rights Letter - Acknowledgement and Fee Request is designed for use as a first response to a data subject rights request where you consider that a fee may be charged because the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.

It is drafted in general terms and does not refer to any specific right, making it suitable where the key issue at the outset is the request for a fee rather than the nature of the right being exercised.

When this letter should be used

Use this template where you intend to request a fee to cover the administrative costs of responding to the request and need to explain why that fee is being sought.

What this letter explains

• it acknowledges receipt of the request;
• it explains why a fee is being requested; and
• it states that the time limit for responding does not begin until the fee has been received.

Related acknowledgement letters

For straightforward requests where no fee issue arises, see the Data Subject Rights Letter - Acknowledgement. Where you need proof of identity before proceeding, see the Data Subject Rights Letter - Acknowledgement and ID Request.

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