Which system should I use to access my personal data from a public body?
 

You can use FOI or the data protection system to access your personal data from a public body. In principle, you can use both at the same time or one after the other. In many cases, it doesn’t matter which system you use to access your personal data from a public body. Both systems allow you to access records containing your personal information and both systems overlap considerably, for instance:

  • Both systems let you correct any inaccurate personal information
  • Both systems exempt organisations from the duty to disclose (share) certain information (for example, they do not have to share information about national security and trade secrets)
  • Both systems have similar time limits for organisations to comply with requests
  • Both systems do not have time limits on your right to access personal information
  • Access requests for personal information are generally free

While both systems are similar, there are also some important differences. These are discussed under ‘Access to particular types of personal data or records’.

 

 
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