What is the GDPR DSAR deadline?

Under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the standard response deadline is 1 months. The counting method is calendar months, starting from the day after receipt.

Can I extend a GDPR deadline?

Yes. An extension of 2 months is available when: Complex or voluminous requests. You must notify the data subject within: Within the original 1-month deadline.

GDPR is enforced by National Data Protection Authorities. Maximum penalties: €20M or 4% of global annual turnover.

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GDPR Overview

Full Name

General Data Protection Regulation

Effective Since

2018-05-25

Regulatory Authority

National Data Protection Authorities

Official Text

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Maximum Penalties

€20M or 4% of global annual turnover

Recent example: Meta fined €1.2B by Irish DPC in 2023

Request Types & Deadlines

Request Type	Deadline	Extension
Right of Access Art. 15 — Right to obtain confirmation and access to personal data	1 months	+2 months
Right to Rectification Art. 16 — Right to have inaccurate personal data corrected	1 months	+2 months
Right to Erasure Art. 17 — Right to have personal data deleted ("right to be forgotten")	1 months	+2 months
Right to Restriction Art. 18 — Right to restrict the processing of personal data	1 months	+2 months
Right to Data Portability Art. 20 — Right to receive personal data in a portable format	1 months	+2 months
Right to Object Art. 21 — Right to object to processing of personal data	1 months	+2 months

Extension Rules

Extension period: 2 months

Conditions: Complex or voluminous requests

Notification required: Within the original 1-month deadline

Special Rules & Common Mistakes

•Deadline is 1 calendar month from day after receipt — not 30 days
•"Month" means the same date next month (e.g., Jan 15 → Feb 15)
•If the equivalent date doesn't exist (e.g., Jan 31 → Feb), use the last day of the month
•If deadline falls on a weekend or public holiday, it extends to the next business day
•You must inform the data subject of an extension within the original deadline period
•Manifestly unfounded or excessive requests may be refused or charged a reasonable fee