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The Hidden Cost of Manual Redaction: Why UK Businesses are Spending £1,200 Per DSAR

The Hidden Cost of Manual Redaction: Why UK Businesses are Spending £1,200 Per DSAR

The Hidden Cost of Manual Redaction: Why UK Businesses are Spending £1,200 Per DSARAndrew Walls
Published on: 22/02/2026

Discover why UK businesses spend £1,200 per DSAR. Learn how the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 impacts search requirements and how AI automation prevents costly ICO fines from manual redaction errors.

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