Intelligent Automated SAR Processing Built for Compliance and Scale

We transform how organisations handle Subject Access Requests through intelligent automation.

Achieve full UK GDPR compliance, maintain enterprise-grade data security and eliminate the hours of manual administrative burden traditionally required to fulfil each request.

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Advanced Automation

Robust Security

Saves Time & Money

Eliminates Compliance Risk

Organisations across the UK are overwhelmed by manual SAR processes that consume valuable time and internal resources. Fisar is a secure automation platform that searches connected systems, removes duplication, completes structured redaction and delivers data safely to the requester.

What once took 30 days of stress and uncertainty becomes a structured, auditable process completed in minutes.

Industries

Education

Built for schools and trusts managing SAR compliance.

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Healthcare

Designed for sensitive medical data and complex compliance workflows.

Corporate

Automating SAR handling across enterprise data systems securely.

Legal

Supporting regulated firms managing confidential client data requests.

The

SAR Problem

The Cost of Manually Processing SARs

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Subject Access Requests have become a significant operational burden across industries. Manual fulfilment processes are time-intensive, expose organisations to compliance risk and divert skilled professionals away from core responsibilities.

Manual Data Collection

Staff spend 20–30 hours per request searching across email systems, databases, file storage and archived records.

Compliance Anxiety

Risk of ICO penalties due to missed deadlines, incomplete disclosures or inconsistent documentation.

Resource Drain

Pulling skilled staff away from primary duties to manage repetitive administrative processes.

Security Risks

Manual redaction and document handling increase the likelihood of human error and data breaches.

Our Solution

Processing That
‍Actually Works

Fisar replaces fragmented, manual workflows with a secure, automated SAR management system. From identity verification through to structured delivery and audit reporting, every stage of the process is centralised, traceable and compliant.

Subject ID Verification

Fisar connects to your data systems, including MIS platforms, email archives and CCTV storage, bringing everything into one secure environment. With a single action, relevant records are located and compiled in minutes rather than days. This ensures completeness whilst dramatically reducing manual effort.

Automated data search

Our intelligent engine identifies relevant records across connected systems and prepares them for review. Sensitive third-party data and irrelevant identifiers are flagged automatically, reducing the burden on internal teams whilst maintaining full control over final approval.

De-duplication and automatic redaction

Duplicate records are removed automatically and structured redaction tools streamline the removal of protected data. Human oversight remains available at every stage, ensuring compliance without sacrificing efficiency.

Secure delivery and audit trail

Completed SAR packs are delivered through encrypted, time-limited access links rather than insecure attachments. Every stage of the process is logged automatically, creating a complete audit trail suitable for internal governance or ICO review.

Our Process

Automated SAR Processing

We eliminates the pain of manual SAR processing through intelligent automation.

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Setup & Integration

Quick Onboarding

Secure Integration

MIS, Email, CCTV

Minimal IT Input

24–48 Hour Setup

After sign-up, you receive access to your secure Fisar account. We guide you through connecting your existing systems with simple instructions for retrieving the necessary credentials. Once submitted, our team completes the technical integration, typically within 24–48 hours, without requiring complex IT projects.

SAR Request Intake

Dedicated Portal

Automatic Logging

Reference Tracking

Deadline Monitoring

Instant Acknowledgement

Requests are submitted via your dedicated portal. Each request is logged automatically, assigned a reference number and acknowledged immediately. No more lost emails or manual tracking - every case is monitored from submission to completion.

Data Collection & Identity Verification

Secure ID Upload

Automated Aggregation

Multi-System Search

Centralised Review

Controlled Access

Requesters receive a secure link to upload identification documents. Once verified, your DPO can trigger automated aggregation across connected systems. Fisar searches records, email archives, CCTV storage and other approved sources simultaneously, consolidating relevant information in minutes.

Automated Review & Secure Delivery

AI-Assisted Redaction

Human Oversight

Encrypted Delivery

Full Audit Trail

Compliance Ready

Collected documents pass through structured redaction and review workflows. Following approval, Fisar delivers the completed SAR pack via secure, encrypted access and logs the entire lifecycle automatically for governance and compliance reporting.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

An annual licence sized to your organisation — from specialist schools through trusts, colleges and beyond. Generous processing built in, and the freedom to top up anytime.

Your plan is set by the kind of organisation you are — choose the one that fits, not the biggest number. The processing allowance is included; if you ever need more, you can top up anytime.

How we estimate SARs

“≈ SARs” figures assume a standard SAR of about 10GB and are rounded down — large or long-history requests can use more.

Annual licence

One simple yearly fee per organisation, billed annually (+VAT). No per-request charges.

Includes processing (GB)

Every plan includes a processing allowance, measured in GB, with comfortable headroom above expected demand.

Top up anytime

Add more whenever you need it. The allowance resets each year — it doesn't roll over.

What a standard request really uses

A SAR uses processing based on the volume of emails, files, messages and attachments gathered for that person across the relevant period. We size everything around a standard request of about 10GB — a figure from our own internal research into real Subject Access Requests — and most land close to it.

It's an average, not a cap. If someone has a long history with your organisation, their request can hold far more data — sometimes well beyond 10GB — and use more of your allowance. That's completely normal. Your dashboard always shows what's left and warns you before you run low, and you can top up anytime, so a request is never blocked unexpectedly.

Top-ups

Flat £10 per GB, added to your current year's allowance — no surprises.

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All prices are exclusive of VAT.

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FAQ

Everything you need to learn about Fisar

Common questions about our platform, security measures and how we help schools manage Subject Access Requests efficiently and compliantly.

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What is Fisar?
Fisar is an enterprise data governance, discovery and compliance platform that automates Subject Access Requests (SARs) from end to end. It connects to your existing systems, finds the personal data held about an individual, applies AI-assisted review and redaction, and delivers a secure, audit-ready disclosure package - turning a process that traditionally takes weeks into one that can be completed in well under a day.

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What problem does Fisar solve?
Organisations often spend 20-40+ hours manually searching email, cloud storage, collaboration tools and MIS systems to answer a single SAR, creating compliance risk, missed statutory deadlines and significant operational disruption. Fisar removes that burden through intelligent automation, consistent redaction and a defensible, fully auditable workflow.

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Who is Fisar designed for?
Fisar is built for any organisation that regularly handles personal data and must respond to Subject Access Requests. It is purpose-built for the UK education sector - schools, colleges, universities and multi-academy trusts - and also supports healthcare, government, corporate and NGO organisations through configurable sector templates.

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How much time and effort can Fisar save us?
Organisations typically see a 60-80% reduction in manual SAR handling effort, with many complex requests completed in under a day rather than weeks. Time savings come from automated cross-system discovery, de-duplication, AI-assisted redaction and a single review-and-approve step for your DPO.

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What systems does Fisar connect to?
Fisar connects to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace today, alongside education MIS platforms such as Bromcom. More than a dozen further integrations are on the roadmap and can be prioritised on request, and bespoke, on-demand integrations can be built for your specific systems.

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Is Fisar secure and GDPR compliant?
Yes. Fisar is designed from the ground up for UK GDPR and DPA 2018 compliance. Personal data is processed on a read-only basis and is not retained beyond the SAR lifecycle. The platform uses encryption, strict access controls, per-tenant data isolation and complete audit trails.

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How long does implementation take?
Once your subscription is confirmed, you’ll be able to book an onboarding call - typically within 3–10 days. We’ll guide your team through the dashboard and configure the relevant integrations so you can start using Fisar with minimal disruption. If there’s an urgent SAR or deadline, schools using existing live integrations can often be set up within 24 hours. New integrations usually take 24–48 hours once API keys have been supplied.

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What support is available?
Fisar provides UK-based support via email ticketing during UK business hours (Monday to Friday), alongside documentation and onboarding guidance. Most queries are resolved quickly to minimise operational disruption.