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Data Access Approval

A data access approval is a letter from the data owner confirming that an employee may access a specific dataset, on stated conditions: which fields, for what purpose, with what masking, where it is stored and until when. It turns a data access request into a clear, auditable authorisation.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

DATA ACCESS APPROVAL

Ref. No.:: [Reference Number]
Date:: [Date]
Request Ref.:: [Request Number]

To,
[Employee Name]
[Designation], [Department]
Employee ID: [Employee ID]

Subject: Approval for Access to [Dataset Name]

Dear [Employee Name],

Your request dated [DD/MM/YYYY] for access to [Dataset Name] has been reviewed. As the data owner, I approve the access described below, strictly for the purpose of [Purpose] and subject to the conditions set out in this letter.

Item	Approved
Dataset / System	[Dataset Name]
Classification	Confidential / Restricted
Fields approved	[Field Names]
Fields not approved	[Field Names]
Period of data	[DD/MM/YYYY] to [DD/MM/YYYY]
Masking required	[e.g. mobile numbers masked, last 4 digits only]
Form of access	One-time extract / Read-only database view / Recurring report
Approved storage	[Company Drive / Folder Path]
Access valid till	[DD/MM/YYYY]

Conditions of approval:

The data shall be used only for the stated purpose and not combined with other datasets without fresh approval.
The data shall be stored only at the approved location and shall not be copied to personal devices, personal email, chat applications or external storage.
Sharing is limited to [Names / Team]. Any external sharing requires a separate written approval and an agreement with the recipient.
Outputs and reports should show aggregated data wherever possible.
On or before [DD/MM/YYYY], you will delete the data and confirm deletion to me in writing.
Any accidental disclosure must be reported immediately to IT security at [Email ID].

IT is requested to provision the access as approved above. This approval may be withdrawn at any time if the conditions are not followed.

Regards,

[Data Owner Name]
[Designation]
Data Owner – [Dataset Name]
[Company Name]

Accepted by
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]

cc: [Reporting Manager]; [IT Security Name]

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What this template includes

Reference to the data access request
Dataset and field list as approved, which may be narrower than requested
Purpose limitation in writing
Masking or anonymisation conditions
Approved storage and sharing
Expiry date and deletion confirmation requirement

When to use it

Confirming an approved internal data access request
Authorising a recurring report containing confidential data
Approving data sharing with an analytics or payroll vendor
Granting conditional access, for example masked data only

How to customise this template

1Copy the approved fields from the request, removing anything not approved
2State masking rules clearly, such as last four digits only
3Add vendor agreement references for external sharing
4Change the signatory to the relevant data owner
5Copy IT security for access provisioning

HR tips

Approve the narrowest dataset that serves the purpose
Put conditions in the letter, not just in an email thread
Ask for written deletion confirmation on the expiry date
File approvals by dataset so owners can review who has access

Where personal data is involved, ensure the approval aligns with your privacy notice, consents and applicable data protection law; take legal advice where needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a data owner approve only part of a request?+

Yes. The approval letter should list only the fields and period approved, and may add conditions such as masking.

Is an email enough to approve data access?+

An email from the data owner can work if it contains the same details. A standard letter format makes approvals consistent and easier to audit.

What happens when the approved period ends?+

Access is withdrawn or the extract deleted, and the requester confirms deletion. If the need continues, a fresh request is raised.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

SOFTWARE ACCESS APPROVAL

Ref. No.:: [Reference Number]
Date:: [Date]
Request Ref.:: [Request Number]

To,
[Employee Name]
[Designation], [Department]
Employee ID: [Employee ID]
[Company Name], [Work Location]

Subject: Approval of Access to [Software Name]

Dear [Employee Name],

With reference to your request dated [DD/MM/YYYY], we are pleased to confirm that access to the software mentioned below has been approved for your official work, subject to the conditions in this letter.

Item	Approved Details
Software / Edition	[Software Name] – [Edition]
Role / Permission	[Role Name]
Licence Type	[Licence Type] (company-owned)
Approved Device(s)	[Asset ID] / [Serial Number]
Valid From	[DD/MM/YYYY]
Valid Till / Review Date	[DD/MM/YYYY]
Approved By	[Reporting Manager], [IT Head Name]

Conditions of use:

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Software Access Approval

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

DATA ACCESS REQUEST FORM

Request No.:: [Reference Number]
Date:: [Date]
Access Type:: One-time Extract / Recurring Report / Read Access to Database / Share with Vendor

1. Requester

Name	[Employee Name]
Employee ID	[Employee ID]
Designation	[Designation]
Department	[Department]
Reporting Manager	[Reporting Manager]

2. Data Requested

Dataset / system / report name	[Dataset Name]
Data owner	[Data Owner Name]
Classification: Internal / Confidential / Restricted
Period covered	[DD/MM/YYYY] to [DD/MM/YYYY]
Frequency: One-time / Weekly / Monthly

Field / Column	Needed for	Personal Data?	Masking Acceptable?
[Field Name]	[Purpose]	Yes / No	Yes / No
[Field Name]	[Purpose]	Yes / No	Yes / No
[Field Name]	[Purpose]	Yes / No	Yes / No
[Field Name]	[Purpose]	Yes / No	Yes / No

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Data Access Request

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[Company Logo][Company Name]
NOTICE OF DATA ACCESS REVOCATION
Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]
Original Approval Ref.:
[Approval Number]
To,
[Employee Name]
[Designation], [Department]
Employee ID: [Employee ID]
Subject: Revocation of Access to [Dataset Name]
Dear [Employee Name],

This is to inform you that your access to the data listed below is revoked with effect from [DD/MM/YYYY] at [HH:MM].
Dataset / System Access Type Revoked On
[Dataset Name] Read-only view / Extract / Report [DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM]
[Dataset Name] Read-only view / Extract / Report [DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM]
Reason for revocation (as applicable):
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Data Access Revocation
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Dataset / System	Access Type	Revoked On
[Dataset Name]	Read-only view / Extract / Report	[DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM]
[Dataset Name]	Read-only view / Extract / Report	[DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM]

[Company Logo][Company Name]

ACCESS CARD ISSUE FORM

Request No.:: [Reference Number]
Date:: [Date]
Site / Building:: [Work Location]
Request Type:: New / Additional Access / Replacement / Temporary

1. Card Holder Details

Name	[Employee Name]
Employee ID / Vendor ID	[Employee ID]
Designation	[Designation]
Department	[Department]
Category: Employee / Contractor / Intern / Consultant
Shift Timing	[Shift Timing]

2. Access Required

Zone / Door	Required (Yes/No)	Days	Time Window	Business Justification
Main entrance and reception	Yes / No	Mon–Sat	[HH:MM] to [HH:MM]	[Justification]
Floor [Floor] work area	Yes / No	[Days]	[HH:MM] to [HH:MM]	[Justification]
Server / network room	Yes / No	[Days]	[HH:MM] to [HH:MM]	[Justification]
Store / record room	Yes / No	[Days]	[HH:MM] to [HH:MM]	[Justification]
Parking / basement	Yes / No	[Days]	[HH:MM] to [HH:MM]	[Justification]

Access valid from	[DD/MM/YYYY]
Access valid till	[DD/MM/YYYY] / Until exit

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Access Card Issue Form

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[Company Logo][Company Name]
ACCESS CARD RETURN AND DEACTIVATION FORM
Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]
Site / Building:
[Work Location]
Return Type:
Full Surrender / Partial Zone Withdrawal
Card Holder
Name [Employee Name]
Employee ID / Vendor ID [Employee ID]
Department [Department]
Reason: Exit / Contract End / Transfer / Role Change / Card Damaged
Effective Date and Time [DD/MM/YYYY] [HH:MM]
Card Surrendered
Card No. Card UID / Serial Physically Returned Condition Disposal
[Card Number] [Serial Number] Yes / No Good / Damaged Reuse / Destroy
Zone Access Revoked
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Access Card Return Form
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Card No.	Card UID / Serial	Physically Returned	Condition	Disposal
[Card Number]	[Serial Number]	Yes / No	Good / Damaged	Reuse / Destroy

[Company Logo][Company Name]

SYSTEM ACCESS REQUEST FORM

Request No.:: [Reference Number]
Date:: [Date]
Request Type:: New / Modify / Temporary / Elevated
Ticket Ref.:: [Ticket Number]

1. Requester Details

Name	[Employee Name]
Employee ID / Vendor ID	[Employee ID]
Designation	[Designation]
Department	[Department]
Reporting Manager	[Reporting Manager]
Existing User ID (if any)	[User ID]
User type: Employee / Contractor / Vendor engineer

2. Access Requested

System / Server / Resource	Role or Group	Access Level	From	To	Business Justification
[Domain / Active Directory group]	[Group Name]	Read / Write / Admin	[DD/MM/YYYY]	[DD/MM/YYYY]	[Justification]
[File server / shared drive path]	[Folder]	Read / Write	[DD/MM/YYYY]	[DD/MM/YYYY]	[Justification]
[Server name / IP]	[Role]	Read / Admin	[DD/MM/YYYY]	[DD/MM/YYYY]	[Justification]
[Database]	[Schema / Role]	Read / Write	[DD/MM/YYYY]	[DD/MM/YYYY]	[Justification]

3. Approver Chain

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System Access Request

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

SYSTEM ACCESS REMOVAL FORM

Request No.:: [Reference Number]
Date:: [Date]
Trigger:: Exit / Transfer / Contract End / Access Expiry / Access Review Finding
Effective Date and Time:: [DD/MM/YYYY] [HH:MM]

1. User Details

Name	[Employee Name]
Employee ID / Vendor ID	[Employee ID]
Department	[Department]
Primary User ID	[User ID]
New Department (if transfer)	[Department]
Requested by	[HR Name] / [Reporting Manager]

2. Access to be Removed

System / Resource	User ID / Role	Action	Removed On (Date / Time)	Removed By
Domain / directory account	[User ID]	Disable / Delete / Remove group	[DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM]	[IT Executive Name]
File server / shared drive	[Folder / Group]	Remove	[DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM]	[IT Executive Name]
Server / cloud console	[Role]	Remove	[DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM]	[IT Executive Name]
Database	[Role]	Remove	[DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM]	[IT Executive Name]
Remote access / VPN	[User ID]	Revoke	[DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM]	[IT Executive Name]

3. Access to be Retained (transfers only)

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System Access Removal Form

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

VPN / REMOTE ACCESS REQUEST FORM

Request No.:: [Reference Number]
Date:: [Date]
Request Type:: New / Extension / Vendor / Temporary (travel)

1. User Details

Name	[Employee Name]
Employee ID / Vendor ID	[Employee ID]
Designation	[Designation]
Department	[Department]
Reporting Manager / Vendor Coordinator	[Reporting Manager]
Vendor Company and Contract Ref. (if vendor)	[Vendor Name] / [Reference Number]
Mobile for MFA	[Mobile Number]

2. Reason for Remote Access

Approved hybrid / remote work arrangement
On-call or after-hours support
Business travel
Vendor maintenance or support
Other: [Specify]

3. Device Details

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VPN Access Request

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Data Access Approval

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