DSAR Register Management - How do I add, delete and hide Register fields?

  • To add or delete register fields, navigate to Tools > Privacy > DSAR Register Management.
  • You will be presented with a list of existing registers.
  • Click on the 'Edit' button beside the relevant register to open the 'Register Editor' page. 
  • Next, click on the relevant tab that you want to customise.

1. Add a New Field

At the bottom of each section, you will see a blue 'Add field by type' button.

  • Select a relevant field type from the available list:
    • Text Input
    • Textbox
    • Single Select
    • Multi Select
    • Radio Button
    • Date Picker
    • File Upload

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  • Once the field has been added, click the 'Pencil' icon to edit it.

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  • From here, you can now edit the Field Name.
  • Also, for Single Select, Multi Select, and Radio Button field types, you can also enter new drop-down options for the register text.

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To add new drop-down options:

  • Click the green 'Add Option' button - a new 'option' drop-down will appear. 
  • Click on Register Text and Survey Text; delete the information shown, and add your own text.
  • Remember to click the blue 'Tick' button to add your new option, followed by Save & Close.

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2. Delete a Field

  • Select the 'Dustbin' icon beside the relevant field.

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  • A warning message will appear asking you to confirm the deletion.
  • Note: If the field you are deleting has already been responded to, the associated data will be lost.
  • Tip: You can check if the field has previously been responded to by searching within Subject Access Request Reporting.

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3. Hide a Field

  • Click the 'Pen' icon, then uncheck the 'Visible' button in the Edit Field pop-up window.
  • Remember to Save & Close

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  • Hiding a field removes it from view within the main register page.
  • Within Register Management, fields with a green spot are visible, and any with a red spot are hidden

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  • Final Note: When you are finished customising the register, remember to save the overall register by clicking Save at the top or bottom of the Register Editor.
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