No, this is incorrect.(posted 8088 days ago)The DPA changed in 1998 and 2001, but the concept remains the same, just better each time.
After October 1998 Data Controllers were able to claim excemption in response to a SARN. They were allowed to with-hold data if it was created before a given date and was part of a filing system before Oct 1998.
This excemption was cancelled in October 2001.
Now, when you serve a SARN on a company they have to provide you with all documents filed against your name. They are allowed, within reason to refuse to identify authors and addresses, and their details, of memo's and letters, but everything filed against your name must be provided.
I susgest that you call the Information Commisisons consumer help line on 01625-545-700. They are very helpful and are the Sun source of advice about the DPA.
Good Luck.