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Webinar: Subject access requests are increasing. Is your organisation prepared? - 16 September 2026

Written by Codec | Aug 5, 2026, 3:51:17 PM

Practical guidance on managing SARs and how Microsoft Purview can help streamline compliance Subject Access Requests (SARs) are a core data protection right, but responding accurately, consistently and within regulatory timeframes can be challenging. With personal data often spread across multiple systems, emails, documents, and repositories, organisations need a clear and defensible approach to managing requests.

Join Kerry Kelly, Internal Compliance Manager at Codec, and Tushar Kumar, Microsoft MVP & Azure Cloud Security Lead, for this practical 45-minute webinar as they explore the realities of managing Subject Access Requests, common compliance challenges, and how Microsoft technologies such as Microsoft Purview can help simplify the process. Whether you're looking to improve efficiency, reduce risk, or strengthen your compliance posture, you'll leave with practical advice you can apply immediately.

What you'll learn

During the session, our experts will share real world experiences and practical recommendations to help your organisations.

  • What subject access requests are and the legal obligations organisations must meet
  • The key challenges involved in locating and reviewing personal data across multiple systems
  • Common compliance risks and how to avoid them
  • Best practices for managing SARs efficiently and defensibly 
  • How Microsoft Purview supports eDiscovery, information governance, and data discovery
  • Practical steps to improve response times while maintaining compliance and audit readiness

Agenda

  • Introduction
  • Understanding the SAR landscape
  • Common challenges and risks
  • How Microsoft Purview can help
  • Building a more efficient SAR process
  • Wrap up

Who should attend

This webinar is designed for professionals responsible for protecting, governing, managing, or securing organisational data, including:

  • Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
  • Compliance and Risk Professionals 
  • Legal and Governance teams
  • Information Security Leads
  • IT Managers and Administrators
  • Records and Information Management Teams
  • Microsoft 365 and Purview Administrators

Why attend?

Subject access requests (SARS) are increasing in volume and complexity. Having the right processes, governance, and technology in place is essential to meeting your obligations while reducing administrative burden. 

Join Codec's compliance and security experts to gain practical governance on creating a more efficient, compliant, and defensible approach to SAR management. 

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