Relationships

The Relationships screen defines the types of relationships between the requestor and the subject of the request.

[Screenshot: The Relationships settings screen showing the list of defined relationship types]

Common Relationship Types

• Self — The requestor is the subject of the request
• Legal representative — The requestor is acting on behalf of the subject through legal authority
• Third party — The requestor is a third party requesting information about the subject
• Parent / guardian — The requestor is a parent or legal guardian of the subject

Managing Relationship Types

• Add — Click Add Relationship, enter the name (and translations if multiple languages are enabled), and save.
• Edit — Click on an existing entry to update it.
• Remove — Delete entries that are no longer needed.

Usage

When creating or editing a request, the SAO selects the relationship type that describes how the requestor relates to the subject of the request. This is particularly relevant for personal information requests.