How to use the data access request deadline calculator
The United States has no single federal privacy law that gives everyone a general right to see and correct their personal data, so the response deadline depends entirely on which rule covers the record. Pick the rule that applies, enter the date the request was received, and the calculator returns the response deadline and the days remaining.
How the days are counted — the day the request arrives is not counted, matching the day-zero convention in Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(a)(1)(A). Every calendar day after that counts, and if the last day lands on a Saturday or Sunday the calculator shows the next business day, as Rule 6(a)(1)(C) does. Federal and state holidays change every year, so check them separately. All figures on this page use the same counting rule.
Legal basis — California gives a business 45 days to respond to a verifiable consumer request, with one further 45-day extension on notice (Cal. Civ. Code 1798.130(a)(2)); several other state privacy laws copy that 45-day structure. HIPAA gives a covered entity 30 days with one 30-day extension (45 C.F.R. 164.524(b)(2)). FERPA requires a school to comply within 45 days (34 C.F.R. 99.10(b)). Figures are current as of September 2026.
This calculator is for reference only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney about your specific situation.
Frequently asked questions
No. There is no general federal privacy statute covering every business, so the deadline comes from the specific law that reaches the record, such as the CCPA for California consumers, HIPAA for protected health information, or FERPA for education records.
Each regime has its own route, such as a complaint to the California Privacy Protection Agency, the HHS Office for Civil Rights, or the Department of Education. Which one fits depends on the facts, so talk to an attorney.