| name | dsar-processing |
| title | Processing Data Subject Access Requests |
| description | Guides AI agents through the complete GDPR Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) workflow under Article 15, including identity verification, 30-day deadline calculation with extensions, response formatting, exemptions, and fee provisions. Activate when handling DSAR, access request, subject access, Art. 15, or SAR queries. |
| author | onfire7777 |
| author_url | https://github.com/onfire7777/universal-ai-skills-library/tree/main/skills/dsar-processing |
| license | MIT |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | general |
| practice | data-protection |
| language | en |
Processing Data Subject Access Requests
Overview
A Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) is the right of an individual under GDPR Article 15 to obtain confirmation of whether their personal data is being processed, and if so, to access that data along with supplementary information. This skill provides a complete operational workflow for receiving, validating, processing, and responding to DSARs within the legally mandated timeframe.
Legal Foundation
GDPR Article 15 — Right of Access by the Data Subject
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Art. 15(1) — The data subject has the right to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed, and where that is the case, access to the personal data and the following information:
- (a) the purposes of the processing
- (b) the categories of personal data concerned
- (c) the recipients or categories of recipient to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organisations
- (d) where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
- (e) the existence of the right to request rectification, erasure, restriction, or to object to processing
- (f) the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- (g) where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any available information as to their source
- (h) the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Art. 22(1) and (4), and meaningful information about the logic involved, significance, and envisaged consequences
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Art. 15(3) — The controller shall provide a copy of the personal data undergoing processing. For additional copies, the controller may charge a reasonable fee based on administrative costs.
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Art. 15(4) — The right to obtain a copy shall not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
GDPR Article 12 — Transparent Communication
- Art. 12(3) — Response deadline: without undue delay and in any event within one month of receipt. That period may be extended by two further months where necessary, taking into account the complexity and number of requests. The controller shall inform the data subject of any such extension within one month of receipt, together with the reasons for the delay.
- Art. 12(5) — Where requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive (particularly due to repetitive character), the controller may either charge a reasonable fee or refuse to act. The controller bears the burden of demonstrating the manifestly unfounded or excessive character.
