Whether you are storing, copying or transferring personal data or faced with requests for confidential information our experts will help you comply with the complex Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation.
Our data protection expertise includes:
- data protection compliance audits
- data protection policies and procedures
- advising on the rights and obligations under the Data Protection Act
- advising on transfers of personal data to the USA and other non-EEA countries
- drafting data protection notices, data processing agreements and website privacy policies
- advising on responses to Data Protection Act compliance complaints
- compliance with the Privacy Regulations
- advising on the use of unsolicited telephone and e-mail marketing campaigns
- advising on the rights and obligations under the Freedom of Information Act
- advising on responses to Freedom of Information Act information requests
- advising on the exemptions available under the Freedom of Information Act
- drafting of Freedom of Information Act clauses in public procurement agreements
Data Protection
We have experience in helping organisations from multi-national companies and small and medium-sized firms to public sector bodies and charities to become compliant under the Data Protection Act.
Our specialists provide compliance audits, draft policies and procedures, advice on the transfer of personal data to the US and elsewhere outside the European Economic Area (EEA), and training in data protection and IT security.
We also have expertise in resolving data protection disputes and defending claims for breaches of the Data Protection Act.
Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is increasingly being used by individuals and companies to extract information from public bodies.
Requests for information under the Act can be complicated, time consuming and, if handled incorrectly, can severely damage your reputation.
We have the expertise to advise on obligations in respect of FOI access requests, including drafting responses and applying exemptions. We also advise on the drafting of Freedom of Information clauses in public procurement contracts.
Privacy Regulations
Privacy legislation has developed significantly over the last decade in a move to protect the personal details of the growing number of consumers who buy goods and services online, over the telephone and through other electronic channels.
The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 – known as the Privacy Regulations - regulate the use of consumers’ e-mails and telephone numbers. Our experts will help you comply with this legislation and will also advise you on unsolicited telephone and e-mail marketing campaigns.
Data protection solicitors
To arrange a discussion with a data protection solicitor click here or call us on 0800 840 4929.
