Data protection is a key responsibility for every business — and for many small firms in Omagh and across the Fermanagh & Omagh area, it can be difficult to know what’s required, especially when formal requests come in.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) supports thousands of small businesses each year with data protection questions, and one of the most common issues they deal with is Subject Access Requests (SARs) — where someone asks to see the personal data your business holds about them.
To mark Data Protection Day 2026, the ICO is hosting a free online webinar in partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to help small businesses understand how to manage SARs effectively and put a simple system in place that works for both you and your customers.
📅 Date: 28 January 2026
💻 Format: Free webinar (online)
What the session will cover
This webinar will provide practical guidance and real-world examples, including:
what a subject access request can look like in everyday business
when you can ask for clarification — and how this affects your deadline to respond
what counts as an excessive request and what steps you can take
how to prepare in advance so SARs don’t disrupt your operations
Who is it for?
The session is aimed at:
✅ small business owners
✅ sole traders
✅ staff responsible for customer records or data protection tasks
It’s especially useful if you want to boost your confidence and avoid mistakes when responding to requests.
You’ll also receive direct links to helpful ICO resources and have the chance to ask questions directly to the regulator.
For Omagh businesses handling customer details, staff records, enquiries, mailing lists or online orders, this is a timely opportunity to strengthen compliance and reduce risk — without paying for expensive advice.
