Charlotte is a Technology and Data specialist at Sharpe Pritchard. She specialises in complex technology business process outsourcing projects and advises on all aspects of data protection compliance for business, government, local authorities and the wider public sector.
Charlotte is an experienced data protection practitioner, regularly advising clients on the drafting of data processing agreements, data protection policies and privacy notices as well as advising on responses to subject access requests, breach notifications and international data transfers. She can also support you with your ongoing data protection compliance by reviewing and updating data and information governance policies.
Charlotte advises on a wide range of technology outsourcing matters such as cloud technology (e.g. Software as a Service), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems and the purchase and lease of devices including printers. Charlotte has experience of advising on standalone procurement processes as well as advising on technology framework agreements such as G-Cloud and CCS Technology Services 3.
Charlotte works with clients in a collaborative manner and has previously undertaken secondments to clients, demonstrating her ability to fit well in one team.
I just wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you for all of your support over the past few months. You have been wonderfully kind, patient and conscientious and I have truly valued your support and guidance
Central government client
Charlotte is soon to complete her secondment with [….] and throughout she has received exceptional feedback commending her for her kindness, patience and flexible approach to her colleagues. Charlotte has provided professional and personal support throughout her role and has played an integral role in advising and guiding colleagues and the legal team. Thank you for your contribution and for living our values, Charlotte.
Central government client
Throughout this project, Charlotte has been responsive and enthusiastic and produced high-quality work to agreed deadlines.
Public sector client
23 January 2025
The National Audit Office released a report on 16 January on the challenges faced by Government when procuring technology suppliers. This is not just a challenge we see with Central Government, but is a challenge faced by authorities across the public sector who are seeking to implement real digital change. The procurement of technology and…
Read more30 August 2023
In recent news there have been reports of personal data breaches that have resulted from the release of information in response to a freedom of information request. Recently there was a news report that both Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies have suffered personal data breaches as a result of releasing information in response to a freedom…
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