Data Protection & ePrivacy

In today’s digital landscape, managing compliance with data protection laws and ePrivacy regulations is essential for every business. Our data protection and ePrivacy lawyers specialize in guiding organizations across industries through the complex regulatory framework, helping you maintain compliance, build customer trust, and effectively manage risk.

Why choose our Data Protection & ePrivacy team?

With the continuing evolution of UK and EU data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and constantly changing regulatory guidance, navigating compliance requirements can be daunting. Our dedicated data protection and ePrivacy experts stay at the forefront of legal developments, provide you with tailored and pragmatic advice.

Our team includes leading data protection and ePrivacy experts with deep experience across sectors. We understand the specific challenges of each industry and advice that integrates seamlessly into your operations.

Our Data Protection & ePrivacy services

Our comprehensive services are designed to meet the unique needs of your business, including:

• Data Protection Compliance Audits
  Conducting full-scale audits to identify areas of vulnerability and establish robust data protection practices.
• UK GDPR Compliance
  Advising on all aspects of data protection law compliance, from data collection and processing to data transfers and record-keeping. We also advise on data sharing agreements and managing supply chain risk, including contracts between controllers and processors.
• Data Subject Rights Management
  Providing efficient solutions to help clients deal with responses to data subject requests, including data subject access requests, and requests for rectification, erasure, and data portability.
• ePrivacy & Marketing Compliance
  Ensuring your digital marketing practices comply with PECR and data protection law, covering areas like cookies and online tracking technologies, email marketing, and direct marketing consents.
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
  Helping you assess and mitigate risks associated with data processing activities through structured DPIAs, including the deployment and use of new technology such as AI and the use of biometric identification systems.
• Cross-Border Data Transfers
  Advising on international data transfers, including transfer risk assessments and the use of International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTA) and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
• Breach Management & Reporting
  Supporting you in navigating personal data breaches, including notification obligations, root cause analysis, and mitigation strategies. We also advise on cyber incident response.

Global projects

We regularly advise multinational businesses on global compliance projects, such as cross-border data transfers, the deployment of new technology or the collection of data, helping clients to understand the different laws that apply in different countries around the world. We take a lead role in project management, collating input from local counsel to provide you with strategic advice on compliance. 

We also work regularly with leading data protection and ePrivacy lawyers around the world, providing UK advice on compliance projects and data breaches.

Sectors we serve

We work with clients across a range of sectors, including technology and telecoms, financial services, media, manufacturing and engineering, healthcare and life sciences, retail, the public sector, the charities and third sector and beyond. We offer industry-specific insights and solutions that take into account regulatory and operational nuances, enabling you to meet sector-specific compliance requirements.