Accessing information held by First Light

 

Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to access the personal information that First Light holds about you.

To make a request, please read the information below and complete our online form.

Requests can be made by:

  • The individual the data is about (the data subject), or
  • Someone acting on their behalf with appropriate permission.

We will always verify identities and permissions to ensure that personal information is only disclosed to the correct person.

To learn more about how First Light processes your data, please read our Privacy Notices.

If you need help completing the form or would like more information about your data rights, contact us at:
dataprotection@firstlight.org.uk

How We Respond to Your Request

  • You will receive a copy of your personal information within one month (30 days) of us receiving your request.
  • There is no charge for this service.
  • Information will be provided in paper or electronic format, based on your preference.

If your request is complex, we may extend the response time by up to two additional months (60 days). If this happens, we’ll contact you within the first month to explain the delay and may ask for more details to help us process your request.

Fees and Exceptions

We reserve the right to charge a fee if:

  • The request is manifestly unfounded or excessive, or
  • You request additional copies of the same information.

This fee will reflect the administrative cost of providing the data.

In exceptional circumstances, we may refuse a request if it is:

  • Manifestly unfounded,
  • Excessive, or
  • Repetitive.

If we refuse your request, we will inform you within one month and explain:

  • Why we made this decision,
  • Your right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office, and
  • Your right to seek a judicial remedy.

Verification and Security

Due to the sensitive nature of the information we hold, it is our policy to speak directly with the data subject by phone before releasing any information.

All requests must include a contact phone number for the data subject, unless the request is made on behalf of someone who lacks the capacity to provide consent.

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