Data Protection and Freedom of Information are highly complex pieces of legislation and for public bodies, compliance is crucial, not least as the rights of the Information Commissioner’s Office to take action against breaches of the DPA and FOI are increasing, particularly so with respect to the DPA and public bodies.
The extensive press coverage given to DPA breaches means significant reputational damage can occur should an unauthorised personal data disclosure or data loss be suffered.
We have significant experience of advising clients on DPA and FOI compliance in order to avoid such risks. Our expertise includes undertaking DPA audits, drafting DPA policies and FOI publication schemes and advising on responses by public bodies to DPA subject access requests and FOI information requests. As we advise both public and private sector companies on material services procurements, we have considerable knowledge of drafting detailed provisions requiring DPA and FOI compliance from service providers to our clients.
To arrange a discussion with a member of our Public Sector team click here or call us on 0800 840 4929.
