Data Protection - subject access requests

The Data Protection Act 2018 (the DPA) gives you a right to access the information Southampton City Council holds about you. These requests are known as Subject Access Requests or SARs.

If you require access to adoption records, this is a separate process. Please view our adoption pages for further information.

Subject Access Requests can be made either using our online form or verbally. To enable the Council to deal with your request accurately and efficiently, it is better to make these requests in writing by completing our online Subject Access Request online form.

For more information about accessing your own information, please visit the Information Commissioner’s website.