Finding out what information we have
You have the right to ask for access to your personal information. This is known as a subject access request (SAR).
To make a SAR, you can use the DfE contact form.
Or you can post your request to the Data Protection Office at the above address.
Include as much information as you can about the information you need. Include the years you need the information for. If possible, tell us which part of the department holds the information. You’ll also need to tell us your telephone number and address.
We may need to check your identity and your right to access the information you’re requesting. To check your identity, we may ask for a copy of your passport, photo driving licence or proof of your address.
We’ll try to respond to your request within one month. But, if your request is complex, this could take a further two months, but we’ll tell you if this is the case.
If you would like to see a copy of the personal information we hold about you, this is called a Subject Access Request, or SAR.