How do I describe the information I want?

The more specific you can be about the information you want, the better.

It helps to give us as much information about your request as you can so we can find the information you want more quickly. Useful information can include:

• The date the information was created.
• The reason we have the information (for example, you applied for a job or someone made a complaint).
• The quantity and kind of information you want.
• If the information is correspondence, the people who sent or received the correspondence.
• Anything else you might think would help us to search for the information.

Just saying “I want my file” or “I want everything about me” can make searching difficult.