The letter of intention to audit is issued in the post to the organisation selected for inspection. In addition, an electronic notification may also be sent via email provided that a valid e-mail address for the compliance officer/regulatory function is to hand. The letter of intention to audit will specify a date for the inspection to take place and request that the data controller contact the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner to confirm whether the date is agreeable. Requests for an alternative date are considered and facilitated where possible but requests to reschedule which involve a.
