# Timeframe for Subject Access Request

**URL:** <https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/timeframe-for-subject-access-request/925>\
**Category:** Other\
**Tags:** records\
**Created:** [9 May 2022 17:00 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/timeframe-for-subject-access-request/925 "2022-05-09T17:00:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![AJM](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/5fc32e/32.png) [@AJM](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/AJM)\
**Post date:** [9 May 2022 17:00 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/timeframe-for-subject-access-request/925/1 "2022-05-09T17:00:09Z")

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How long will it take for SAR request? I know it can be up to 1 month but is this usual?

Any info on SAR welcome.

Thanks

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**Author:** ![Cayman](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/ad7895/32.png) [@Cayman](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Cayman)\
**Post date:** [9 May 2022 19:05 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/timeframe-for-subject-access-request/925/2 "2022-05-09T19:05:07Z")

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It is usually within the month quoted but can be extended by a further 2 months if a lot or complex information.

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**Author:** ![AJM](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/5fc32e/32.png) [@AJM](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/AJM)\
**Post date:** [10 May 2022 10:37 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/timeframe-for-subject-access-request/925/3 "2022-05-10T10:37:09Z")

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Hello Louise, Will the documents be supplied in printed form or digitally? Is there usually any objections to supplying requested info? Thanks AJM