Submit a Data Subject Access Request - Denver
Residents of Denver, Colorado who want to review personal data held by city agencies can request access through the city records and privacy processes described below. This guide explains who to contact, what to include in your request, expected timelines, and how to appeal or escalate if the city does not comply. It covers public records requests and data subject access requests under applicable privacy rules as they relate to Denver government-held personal information. Use the official request portal or contact the records office listed in Help and Support / Resources to start a request.[1]
Who can make a request
Any Denver resident or person whose personal data is held by a Denver city agency may submit a data subject access request for their personal information. For requests about public records more broadly, anyone can file a public records request under applicable open records rules.
What to include in your request
- Full name and contact information, including mailing address and email.
- Clear description of the records or personal data sought, with relevant date ranges.
- Proof of identity when required (copy of driver license or other ID) if the records contain sensitive personal data.
- Preferred delivery format and any accessibility needs.
How to submit
Submit your request through the City and County of Denver open records or records request portal, by email to the office handling records, or by mail following the instructions on the official Denver records page. Identify the agency holding the records if known and include the information listed above.
Penalties & Enforcement
The city website and open records guidance do not list specific civil fines or statutory penalties for failing to comply with a data subject access request. For enforcement of state privacy law where applicable, refer to state authorities; for city records processes, enforcement and compliance follow Denver's records management procedures and administrative review routes.
- Fines: not specified on the cited page.
- Escalation: first response, reconsideration, then administrative appeal or judicial review; specific timelines are not specified on the cited page.
- Enforcer: Denver records office or relevant city agency for city-held records; state enforcement by the Colorado Attorney General may apply for state privacy statutes when noted.
- Non-monetary sanctions: orders to disclose, injunctive relief, or court action where authorized; specific remedies for city-level noncompliance are not specified on the cited page.
Applications & Forms
The City and County of Denver accepts open records and records requests via its official portal or by the submission methods listed on its records page; no single mandatory universal form is published for data subject access requests on the city page cited.
Action steps
- Draft a clear written request with your contact details and scope of records.
- Submit via the Denver open records portal or email the records office listed below.
- Track the city response timeline and request a status update if you do not receive an acknowledgement within a reasonable period.
- If denied, follow the appeal instructions in the denial and consider administrative or judicial review as appropriate.
FAQ
- How long will the city take to respond?
- Response times vary by agency and request complexity; a specific statutory timeframe is not specified on the cited city page.
- Do I need an ID to make a request?
- Identification may be required when records include sensitive personal data; check the agency's instructions.
- Is there a fee?
- Processing fees for copies or redaction may apply; check the fee schedule on the agency's records page or the portal.
How-To
- Identify the Denver agency likely holding the records and gather details and date ranges.
- Prepare a written request including your name, contact information, and a clear description of the records.
- Submit the request through the City and County of Denver open records portal or the agency contact method found in Help and Support.
- Confirm receipt and note any reference number; respond promptly to any identity verification requests.
- If denied, follow the appeal instructions in the denial letter and consider requesting administrative review or pursuing judicial remedies.
Key Takeaways
- Be specific about records and dates to speed processing.
- Expect identity verification for sensitive information.
- Use official Denver portals and retain proof of submission.
Help and Support / Resources
- City and County of Denver - Open Records Request
- City and County of Denver - Privacy Policy and Contacts
- Colorado Attorney General - Office (consumer and privacy resources)