If you& #39;re confused or concerned about political parties/companies holding data on you, you can simply ask them!

Here& #39;s how to send them a SAR (it& #39;s like an FOI but for your own personal data).

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Here& #39;s a sample SAR I use that you can copy:

1. Add the changes highlighted in yellow (incl previous addresses/email addresses if applicable)
2. Email to the relevant data protection lead in the org
3. State you expect a reply within 28 days.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KfEPgvgzprd-Kq6LNClF-Erx5qdA9FR0uKfvALY9V88/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/...

4. They may ask for i.d.:
-Utility bill -Usually a fair ask
-Cookie i.d.-Should provide instructions on how to find your cookie
-Passport -Ask them to justify why that is proportionate and if so ask them to delete it on receipt.

Once sent this restarts the clock so do so asap.

Step 5: Tell me if you get anything interesting (not mandatory, I& #39;m just nosy).

Political parties probably have data on you given its increasingly sophisticated use in politics.

Question is to what extent are you comfortable with & is it legal (not necessarily the same thing).