GDPR, DATA PROTECTION AND INFORMATION GOVERNANCE EXPERT DATA PROTECTION LAWYERS Our expert data protection lawyers advise businesses, public sector bodies and charities on all areas of data protection, privacy law, information governance and freedom of information. We provide prompt, accurate and focused data protection advice from our six offices to both domestic and international clients. Why work with us? Not only do we offer relevant, realistic, legal solutions but we are the only UK law firm accredited by the British Computer Society to deliver training leading to the award of the prestigious BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection. MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE Our expert data protection solicitors are highly experienced in dealing with all areas of data protection, information governance and privacy law, including advising on: GDPR COMPLIANCE Our expert team of data protection lawyers assist with all aspects of GDPR compliance including reviewing and drafting documentation, advising on cross-border data flows, carrying out data audits and assisting organisations to undertake and manage GDPR compliance exercises. DATA PROTECTION IMPACT ASSESSMENTS AND DATA AUDITS We assist clients by drafting and reviewing DPIAs, identifying data protection risks in planned projects or current processing activities and advising on risk mitigation measures. DATA SHARING AND PROCESSING ARRANGEMENTS We have extensive experience of advising major public sector clients on complex data sharing arrangements. We also advise financial institutions and suppliers on the data protection considerations of major IT outsourcing projects. This includes drafting and negotiating data processing agreements and contract variations to ensure GDPR compliance. PRIVACY NOTICES AND COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS Our data protection lawyers have vast experience of drafting and reviewing privacy notices for our clients, including notices aimed at children. Our data protection lawyers also advise on and draft compliance documents such as policies and procedures relating to information governance and security issues. PERSONAL DATA BREACHES AND BREACH NOTIFICATION Personal data breaches can have serious impacts on businesses. We have wide experience advising clients who have suffered personal data breaches, including advising on breach notification requirements under the GDPR and handling investigations by the Information Commissioner. INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS (INCLUDING SUBJECT ACCESS REQUESTS) We advise clients on their obligations when responding to complex data subject requests, including the use of exemptions, as well as assisting clients to review and redact information before disclosure. FOI AND EIR REQUESTS We advise our public sector clients on their disclosure obligations, the use of exemptions, and handling complaints in response to requests under the Freedom of Information Act and the Environmental Information Regulations. We also advise on investigations by the Information Commissioner. On the other side, we assist clients to make use of the access to information legislation and advise third parties on the potential impact of disclosure. EMPLOYMENT DATA PROTECTION MATTERS We advise private and public sector employers on their obligations under the GDPR. This includes drafting or reviewing privacy notices and privacy policies, advising employers on responding to data subject requests, providing data protection training and amending contracts of employment for compliance purposes. DIRECT MARKETING Our data protection lawyers advise clients on how to structure their marketing campaigns in order to comply with data protection law, including obtaining valid consents. TRAINING Our expert solicitors deliver high-quality training, including bespoke courses, in data protection and privacy law to a wide range of clients and contacts. We are the only law firm accredited by the British Computer Society to deliver courses leading towards the prestigious Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection qualification. RELATED EXPERTISE Technology Disputes Technology Business Owners & Entrepreneurs Education Health and Social Care Funding Disputes Defending Professionals Corporate Crime and Investigations Commercial Contracts Employee Non-Compete and Confidentiality Employment, Pensions & Immigration Intellectual Property Advising Regulators OUR CLIENTS Our clients include businesses, charitable bodies, universities, schools and colleges, health and social care providers, and other public authorities. These range from data-rich businesses such as start-ups processing data in novel ways through to large corporations and public bodies involved with complex cloud computing arrangements and cross-border data flows. LOCAL AUTHORITY MATTERS Download Our Magazine 1 HIGHLIGHTS Our data protection experts have advised a number of district councils up and down the country on how to deal with data protection and GDPR issues when procuring high value and long-term service contracts including advising on dealing with counter proposals from bidders. 1 2 3 OUR EXPERTS JON BELCHER Consultant Cardiff View Profile ELISABETH BELL Partner Reading View Profile EVE PIFFARETTI Partner Cardiff View Profile HOLLY CUDBILL Associate Southampton View Profile Arrange A Call With One Of Our Experts BM INSIGHTS EVENTS TRAINING: BCS PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE IN DATA PROTECTION - MARCH 2022, ONLINE The next dates for our highly-rated BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection course are confirmed for 10 & 11, 17 & 18, and 24 & 25 March 2022. 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