// THREAT DETECTION AND DATA PRIVACY TERM

Right to Access

The Right to Access is a fundamental data privacy right that allows individuals to ask an organization for a copy of their personal data. It also gives them the right to obtain information about how that data is being processed.

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TECHNICAL DEFINITION

A core data subject right under privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA, the Right to Access empowers individuals to obtain from a data controller confirmation of personal data processing and receive a copy of that data, typically fulfilled via a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR). This right includes supplementary information about the processing purpose, data categories, and recipients.

BACKGROUND

Computer security is a subdiscipline within the field of information security. It focuses on protecting computer software, systems, and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft, or damage to hardware, software, or data, as well as to the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.

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SYNONYMS & ALIASES

  • Subject Access Request (SAR)
  • Data Subject Access Request (DSAR)
  • Right of Access
  • Right to Know
  • Access Right
  • Data Access Right

USAGE NOTE

Organizations must have a verified, documented process to fulfill these requests within a statutory deadline, typically 30 to 45 days.

DEVELOPERS

Organizations developing technology related to Right to Access.

  • OneTrust

    Develops a widely-used privacy, security, and governance platform that automates the management of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), from intake and identity verification to data discovery, redaction, and secure delivery, helping organizations comply with regulations like GDPR.

  • BigID

    Provides an AI-powered data intelligence platform specializing in data discovery and classification. Its technology automatically finds and inventories personal data across an organization's entire data ecosystem, which is foundational for fulfilling right to access requests accurately.

  • Securiti.ai

    Offers a 'PrivacyOps' platform that uses AI and automation to manage data subject rights. Their technology orchestrates the entire access request lifecycle, linking identities to their data across hundreds of structured and unstructured systems for automated fulfillment.

  • DataGrail

    Provides a privacy platform focused on automating data subject requests through deep integrations with popular SaaS applications and internal databases. It creates a live data map to locate and retrieve personal information for access requests without manual intervention.

  • Transcend

    Builds a data privacy infrastructure platform that programmatically orchestrates data subject requests across a company's entire tech stack. Their technology is designed for engineering teams to automate data access, deletion, and modification in a secure and scalable way.

  • TrustArc

    A long-standing provider of privacy management solutions. Their platform includes tools to manage and automate the fulfillment of individual rights requests, including data discovery, workflow management, and reporting to ensure compliance with global privacy laws.

  • WireWheel

    Develops a data privacy and protection platform designed to help companies manage privacy programs. Their solution includes a trust center and automation tools for fulfilling Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) efficiently and transparently.

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