USE CASE
Fulfill DSARs in minutes
Comply with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA and other data privacy regulations
with a platform designed to accelerate the end-to-end DSAR process.
WHAT IS DSAR?
What is a Data Subject Access Request?
A Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) is a legal right that individuals have to request access to the personal information that an organization holds about them. Both customers and employees have the same right to file a DSAR, but employee requests are typically far more complex, encompassing all data both about and created by the individual, such as messages exchanged in collaboration tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams.
The right to submit a DSAR is granted under a number of laws and regulations around the world, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
THE PROBLEM
Why you need to manage DSARs
With fines running into the millions per incident, and only a short window in which to comply,
getting ahead of potential DSARs is essential for businesses seeking to avoid regulatory penalties.
Comply with regulatory obligations
DSAR compliance is a foundational part of any overall compliance adherence strategy and applies to all user-generated data, wherever it was created.
Meet tight timescales
A broader attack surface creates an overwhelming amount of data for security teams to parse.
Understand the data you hold
AI-only solutions often generate false positives, requiring constant tuning and human oversight.
Prepare for data removal requests
Identify company-owned information that should be retained in the event a data subject requests the removal of their information.
Limit the cost of compliance
Most expenses incurred by fulfilling DSARs cannot be passed onto the requester, meaning businesses can save costs by being prepared for DSARs before they occur.
Future-proof your organization
Data protection laws are gaining traction worldwide, making DSARs and Right to Be Forgotten requests a key part of future compliance requirements.
PRODUCT CAPABILITIES
Accelerate the DSAR process with Aware
Locate Data Instantly Across Platforms
Use AI-powered filtering to search by custodian, keyword, or location, ensuring you quickly surface the exact data needed for DSAR compliance.
Enable Comprehensive Data Discovery
Collect all relevant communication details, including in-line images, reactions, and context, for a complete and accurate response to DSARs.
Streamline Fulfillment and Portability
Simplify DSAR workflows with an intuitive dashboard or API integration, and export results in user-friendly formats to meet compliance requirements efficiently.
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Legal hold & eDiscovery
Preserve collaboration data and reduce time spent supporting stakeholders with legal hold and eDiscovery inquiries.