DSAR search. Respond with confidence, not panic
Data subject access requests are no longer occasional interruptions. They are a permanent operational reality.
Part 7 of the infoboss Unlocked series focuses on DSAR search and fulfilment. Under GDPR and related regulations, organisations must locate, review, and deliver personal data quickly and accurately.
The challenge organisations face
Personal data is scattered across email, cloud platforms, shared drives, and legacy systems. Manual searches are slow, error-prone, and resource-intensive.
Regulatory enforcement continues to increase, with fines reaching up to £20m or 4 percent of global turnover for non-compliance. Organisations without automated search capabilities can spend up to 40 hours per request simply locating data.
The business impact
- Significant staff time diverted from core business activity.
- Increased risk of late or incomplete responses.
- Frustration for data subjects and damage to organisational trust.
How infoboss helps
Infoboss automates the discovery, indexing, and extraction of personal data across structured and unstructured sources, including Microsoft 365, cloud applications, and legacy systems.
Secure workflows support review and delivery, while a full audit trail provides evidence for regulators and reduces legal risk.
Real-world result
At Habinteg Housing, infoboss reduced DSAR fulfilment time from approximately seven man-days to just two, significantly lowering operational burden while improving confidence in compliance.
See related article: https://infoboss.co.uk/search-and-discover/
Partner case study: https://www.3cconsultants.co.uk/blog/habinteg-housing-association