Check Your SAR Exemptions — Free Exemption Checker for UK Employers

Answer questions about the data you hold and find out which DPA 2018 Schedule 2 exemptions may apply to your subject access request response.

Question 1 of 6

Does the data include communications with your legal adviser about legal advice or litigation?

This covers solicitor advice letters, litigation strategy, and documents created for the dominant purpose of obtaining legal advice.

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